Rules for Changing Gender in English
- By Adding “-ess”
Examples:
| Masculine (Male) | Feminine (Female) |
|---|---|
| Actor | Actress |
| Prince | Princess |
| Waiter | Waitress |
| Steward | Stewardess |
| Editor | Editress |
- By Adding “-ine”
Examples:
Hero → Heroine
Wizard → Witch (exception, irregular)
- By Adding “-trix”
Examples:
Aviator → Aviatrix
Executor → Executrix
- By Changing the Word Completely (Irregular)
Examples:
| Masculine (Male) Gender | Feminine (Female) Gender |
|---|---|
| Man | Woman |
| Boy | Girl |
| Father | Mother |
| Son | Daughter |
| King | Queen |
| Brother | Sister |
| Bull | Cow |
| Nephew (भतीजा/भांजा) | Niece (भतीजी/भांजी) |
| Uncle | Aunty |
- By Adding “-wife” / “-widow” / “-mother”
Examples:
| Masculine (Male) | Feminine (Female) |
|---|---|
| Landlord | Landlady |
| Son-in-law | Daughter-in-law |
| Widower | Widow |
- nephew ka female kya hoga – Niece
Neutral Gender
- Teacher