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Masculine vs. feminine adjective forms Exercises in Hebrew language
In Hebrew, adjectives play a crucial role in conveying precise meanings, and they must agree in gender with the nouns they describe. Unlike English, where adjectives remain the same regardless of the noun's gender, Hebrew adjectives change form to match the masculine or feminine nature of the noun. This aspect of Hebrew grammar can be challenging for learners, as it requires a good understanding of both the noun's gender and the corresponding adjective forms. Mastering these forms is essential for constructing accurate and meaningful sentences in Hebrew.
Understanding the rules for masculine and feminine adjective forms can significantly enhance your proficiency in Hebrew. Generally, masculine adjectives end in a consonant or the letter "י" (yod), while feminine adjectives typically end in the letter "ה" (hey) or "ת" (tav). However, there are exceptions and special cases that learners must familiarize themselves with. Through targeted exercises and practice, you can develop a strong grasp of these rules, enabling you to communicate more effectively and naturally in Hebrew. These exercises are designed to provide you with the practice needed to navigate this aspect of Hebrew grammar confidently.
Exercise 1
<p>1. The *old* man is sitting on the bench (Masculine form of 'old').</p>
<p>2. The *old* woman is reading a book (Feminine form of 'old').</p>
<p>3. The *big* house is on the corner (Masculine form of 'big').</p>
<p>4. The *big* car is parked outside (Feminine form of 'big').</p>
<p>5. The *happy* boy is playing in the park (Masculine form of 'happy').</p>
<p>6. The *happy* girl is dancing (Feminine form of 'happy').</p>
<p>7. The *new* shirt is blue (Masculine form of 'new').</p>
<p>8. The *new* dress is red (Feminine form of 'new').</p>
<p>9. The *small* cat is sleeping (Masculine form of 'small').</p>
<p>10. The *small* dog is barking (Feminine form of 'small').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. הבית שלנו הוא *גדול* (adjective for "big" in masculine form).</p>
<p>2. החתולה *קטנה* מאוד (adjective for "small" in feminine form).</p>
<p>3. הילד *שמח* היום (adjective for "happy" in masculine form).</p>
<p>4. הכלבה *חכמה* מאוד (adjective for "smart" in feminine form).</p>
<p>5. הספר הזה *מעניין* (adjective for "interesting" in masculine form).</p>
<p>6. המורה *יפה* מאוד (adjective for "beautiful" in feminine form).</p>
<p>7. הכיסא *נמוך* (adjective for "low" in masculine form).</p>
<p>8. החולצה שלי *נקייה* (adjective for "clean" in feminine form).</p>
<p>9. השולחן *כבד* (adjective for "heavy" in masculine form).</p>
<p>10. האישה *עייפה* אחרי יום עבודה (adjective for "tired" in feminine form).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. הילד *קטן*, והילדה *קטנה* (small).</p>
<p>2. הכלב *שחור*, והחתולה *שחורה* (black).</p>
<p>3. הגבר *חכם*, והאישה *חכמה* (smart).</p>
<p>4. המורה *עייף*, והתלמידה *עייפה* (tired).</p>
<p>5. הבית *חדש*, והדירה *חדשה* (new).</p>
<p>6. הסוס *מהיר*, והפרה *מהירה* (fast).</p>
<p>7. האבא *גבוה*, והאמא *גבוהה* (tall).</p>
<p>8. הספר *ישן*, והמחברת *ישנה* (old).</p>
<p>9. הכיסא *נוח*, והספה *נוחה* (comfortable).</p>
<p>10. הילד *שמח*, והילדה *שמחה* (happy).</p>