Грамматические темы Грамматические упражнения (скоро)

Пары мужского/женского рода

In English, some nouns have distinct forms to specify the gender of a person or an animal. These are known as male/female pairs.

While many of these pairs exist, modern English tends to favor gender-neutral terms (e.g., flight attendant instead of steward/stewardess) to avoid gender bias.


Пары для людей

Мужской Женский
manwoman
boygirl
fathermother
kingqueen
princeprincess
actoractress
waiterwaitress
heroheroine
husbandwife

Пары для животных

Мужской Женский
bullcow
roosterhen
drakeduck
stallionmare
dogbitch
gandergoose
tigertigress