Mastering the gender rules in Bosnian nouns is essential for anyone looking to gain proficiency in the language. Bosnian nouns are categorized into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter, each with its own set of rules and patterns. Understanding these categories not only helps in forming correct sentences but also plays a crucial role in verb conjugation, adjective agreement, and overall fluency. This page provides a range of exercises designed to help you identify and correctly use masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns in Bosnian, enhancing your grammatical accuracy and confidence. The exercises are structured to progressively build your understanding, starting with basic identification and moving towards more complex sentence construction. You'll encounter a variety of noun forms and contexts, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the gender rules. Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide the practice needed to master the nuances of Bosnian noun genders. Get ready to dive into the intricacies of Bosnian grammar and take your language skills to the next level.
1. Moj brat voli svoju *mačku* (the noun for a pet, feminine).
2. Ona je kupila novi *auto* (the noun for a vehicle, masculine).
3. Na stolu se nalazi velika *knjiga* (the noun for an object you read, feminine).
4. Njegov pas je vrlo *pametan* (adjective for intelligent, masculine).
5. Dijete je uzelo svoju *igračku* (the noun for a toy, feminine).
6. U vrtu raste crveni *cvijet* (the noun for a flower, masculine).
7. Moja sestra je pronašla stari *sat* (the noun for a timekeeping device, masculine).
8. Ona nosi crvenu *haljinu* (the noun for a dress, feminine).
9. Na stolu je stajao veliki *kompjuter* (the noun for a computer, masculine).
10. Njegov prijatelj ima novu *kuću* (the noun for a house, feminine).
1. *Pas* trči po parku (animal, masculine).
2. *Kuća* je velika i lijepa (building, feminine).
3. *Dijete* se igra sa loptom (child, neuter).
4. *Čovjek* čita knjigu u biblioteci (person, masculine).
5. *Voda* je hladna u rijeci (liquid, feminine).
6. *Stablo* raste u dvorištu (tree, neuter).
7. *Mačka* spava na kauču (animal, feminine).
8. *Auto* je parkiran ispred kuće (vehicle, masculine).
9. *Selo* je mirno i tiho (village, neuter).
10. *Žena* kupuje povrće na pijaci (person, feminine).
1. Moja sestra je kupila *novu* torbu (feminine adjective for 'new').
2. On je dobar *učenik* (masculine noun for 'student').
3. Na stolu se nalazi *velika* knjiga (feminine adjective for 'big').
4. Njegov brat je vrlo *pametni* (masculine adjective for 'smart').
5. U vrtu rastu *lijepi* cvjetovi (masculine plural adjective for 'beautiful').
6. Njena mačka je *bijela* (feminine adjective for 'white').
7. Auto je parkiran ispred *novog* hotela (masculine adjective for 'new').
8. Imamo *novo* dijete u razredu (neuter adjective for 'new').
9. Volim gledati *stare* filmove (masculine plural adjective for 'old').
10. Njegova sestra je *učiteljica* (feminine noun for 'teacher').