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	Twi is a language that uses gender to distinguish between masculine and feminine nouns. Nouns that refer to male beings are classified as masculine and those that refer to female beings are classified as feminine. Each noun is either masculine or feminine and this affects the way adjectives, verbs, and pronouns are used.		Twi is a language that uses gender to distinguish between masculine and feminine nouns. Nouns that refer to male beings are classified as masculine and those that refer to female beings are classified as feminine. Each noun is either masculine or feminine and this affects the way adjectives, verbs, and pronouns are used.


			<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Nouns\|Nouns]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Using-Conjunctions\|Using Conjunctions]].</span>
	== Gender in Twi ==		== Gender in Twi ==
	In Twi, we use gender to classify nouns as either masculine or feminine. This is important because it affects how we use other words in a sentence. For example, if we want to use an adjective to describe a masculine noun, we use the masculine form of the adjective. Likewise, if we want to use a pronoun that refers to a masculine noun, we use the masculine form of the pronoun.		In Twi, we use gender to classify nouns as either masculine or feminine. This is important because it affects how we use other words in a sentence. For example, if we want to use an adjective to describe a masculine noun, we use the masculine form of the adjective. Likewise, if we want to use a pronoun that refers to a masculine noun, we use the masculine form of the pronoun.
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	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_genders_in_Twi List of Genders in Twi]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_genders_in_Twi List of Genders in Twi]


			<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Past-Tense\|Past Tense]] & [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Descriptive-Adjectives\|Descriptive Adjectives]].</span>
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			==Other Lessons==
	==~~Related~~ Lessons==
	* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Plurals\|Plurals]]		* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/Plurals\|Plurals]]
	* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be\|How to Use Be]]		* [[Language/Twi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be\|How to Use Be]]
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			==Sources==
			* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Twi/Grammar/Gender Twi Grammar - Gender]
			* [https://learnakan.com/akan-pronouns/ Introduction to Twi Pronouns (Edinnsiananmu) \| Twi Grammar ...]

	* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_genders_in_Twi List of Genders in Twi]		* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_genders_in_Twi List of Genders in Twi]

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<div class="pg_page_title">Twi Grammar - Gender</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/twi Twi] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the gender rules in Twi. We will look at how to identify the gender of nouns and how to use the correct gender when speaking or writing in Twi.
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==Gender in Twi==
In Twi, nouns are either masculine or feminine. This means that when you use a noun, you must also use the correct gender. For example, if you are talking about a man, you must use the masculine form of the noun. If you are talking about a woman, you must use the feminine form of the noun.

The gender of a noun can usually be identified by looking at the ending of the word. For example, the word for “teacher” is “ɔdɔfo” in the masculine form and “ɔdɔfowaa” in the feminine form. As you can see, the feminine form has an extra “waa” at the end.

===Masculine Nouns===
Most masculine nouns end in “o” or “a”. Here are some examples:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| ɔdɔfo || o-doh-foh || teacher
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| ɔhene || o-hay-nay || king
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| ɔmanfo || o-mahn-foh || man
|-
| ɔyɛfo || o-yay-foh || doctor
|}

===Feminine Nouns===
Most feminine nouns end in “wa” or “ya”. Here are some examples:

{| class="wikitable"
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! Twi !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
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| ɔdɔfowaa || o-doh-foh-wah || teacher (feminine)
|-
| ɔhenewaa || o-hay-nay-wah || queen
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| ɔmanfowaa || o-mahn-foh-wah || woman
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| ɔyɛfowaa || o-yay-foh-wah || doctor (feminine)
|}

==Using the Correct Gender==
When speaking or writing in Twi, it is important to use the correct gender. For example, if you are talking about a man, you must use the masculine form of the noun. If you are talking about a woman, you must use the feminine form of the noun.

Here are some examples of sentences using the correct gender:

* ɔhene yɛ ɔdɔfo - The king is a teacher.
* ɔmanfowaa yɛ ɔyɛfowaa - The woman is a doctor.
* ɔhene ne ɔmanfowaa yɛn - The king and the woman are here.

==Practice==
To improve your [[Language/Twi|Twi]] [[Language/Twi/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=135 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/twi/question questions]!

Let's practice using the correct gender in Twi. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

# ɔhene ne ____ yɛn - The king and the ____ are here.
A. ɔmanfowaa
B. ɔmanfo

# ____ yɛ ɔdɔfo - The ____ is a teacher.
A. ɔhene
B. ɔhenewaa

Answers:
# A. ɔmanfowaa
# A. ɔhene

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