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linga

linga

9.9
The gender of a noun in Sanskrit, like masculine or feminine
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪŋɡə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género gramatical
  • In Sanskrit, every noun has a linga that determines its grammatical gender.

Examples

  • The linga of the word 'goddess' is feminine.

  • The teacher explained how to identify the linga of different words in the text.

  • In Sanskrit grammar, every noun has a linga that determines its form and agreement.

  • Understanding linga is essential for correctly forming sentences in Sanskrit.

  • In Sanskrit grammar, every noun has a linga that determines its form and agreement.

  • The teacher explained how to identify the linga of different words in the text.

  • Understanding linga is essential for correctly forming sentences in Sanskrit.

Synonyms

gender
vslinga
  • Specialized
56 4.2

A class of nouns and words like masculine or feminine that change word forms

is the same category as used in Sanskrit and related languages
grammatical gender
vslinga
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A system in some languages that puts nouns into groups like masculine or feminine

is the same category but specifically used in Sanskrit and related languages

Surface Forms

linga singular
lingas plural

Etymology

Linga comes from the Sanskrit liṅga meaning 'mark', and in grammar it is the 'mark' that shows a noun's gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter). That's why knowing a word's linga tells you how to change other words in the sentence.