The Definite Article

Like many other languages, the Somali universe is split into masculine and feminine. When you want to use the definite article "the", you first have to determine whether the word is masculine or feminine.


Generally,


For masculine nouns: To use the definite article, put 'ka' at the end of the word

macallin - teacher
macallinka- the teacher
nin - man
ninka - the man
wiil - boy
wiilka - the boy

 For feminine nouns: Add 'ta' to the end of the word


lacag - money
lacagta - the money
gabar - girl
gabarta - the girl
caruur - children
caruurta - the children

There is a lot more to learn,for now just remember this basic rule; 'ka' for masculine nouns, 'ta' for feminine nouns.