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What is the Feminine Gender of Ram?

In English grammar, identifying the masculine and feminine genders of animals can be confusing because the names completely change. A common exam question is asking for the feminine form of a Ram.

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What is the feminine gender of ram?

Answer

The feminine gender of a Ram (a male sheep) is an Ewe (a female sheep).

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Key Facts

Animal: Sheep (भेड़).

Masculine (Male): Ram.

Feminine (Female): Ewe (pronounced 'Yoo').

Young one: Lamb.

Feminine Gender of Ram

First, we are talking about the animal, not the Indian name.

  • Species Name: The general name for the animal is Sheep (भेड़).
  • Masculine Gender (Male): An adult male sheep is called a Ram.
  • Feminine Gender (Female): An adult female sheep is called an Ewe (Pronounced as 'Yoo').

(Bonus Fact: A baby sheep is called a Lamb).

Why is this confusing?

People often confuse sheep with goats.

  • For Goats (बकरी): The male is a Billy-goat (or Buck) and the female is a Nanny-goat (or Doe).
  • For Sheep (भेड़): The male is a Ram, and the female is an Ewe.

Questions and Answers

What is the feminine gender of ram?+

The feminine gender of a Ram (a male sheep) is an Ewe (a female sheep).

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