Types Of Gender
The nouns brother,gentleman and bull refer
to males. Nouns which refer to male persons and
animals said to be of the masculine
gender.
The nouns sister, lady, and cow refer to females. Nouns which refer to female
persons and animals are said to be of the feminine gender.
The nouns pen,chair and phone are the names of the things without life.
They can be neither males nor females. Nouns referring to things without life are
said to be of the neuter gender.
The words child,teacher and engineer may be
used both males and females.Such nouns are said to be of the common gender.
Some feminine nouns are formed by adding-ess to the
masculine names, example: lion-lioness
List of masculin and feminine nouns:-
Masculine feminine
Actor Actress
Bachelor Spinster
Boar Sow
Bridegroom Bride
Buck Doe
Bull,ox Cow
Cock Hen
Colt Filly
Dog Witch
Drake Duck
Duke Duchess
Fox Vixen
Gander Goose
Gentleman Lady
Hart Hind
Heir Heiress
Hero Heroine
Horse Mare
Host Hostess
Hunter Huntress
Landlord Landlady
Lion Lioness
Master Mistress
Monk Nun
Nephew Niece
Peacock Peahen
Priest Priestess
Prince Princess
Ram Ewe
Stag Hind
Stallion Mare
Tiger Tigress
Waiter Waitress
Widower Widow
Wizard Witch
