A1grammar
Extended Genitive Constructions
Genitive shows possession ("of") and is more common in formal written German.
What is it
Genitive shows possession ("of") and is more common in formal written German.
Genitive মালিকানা বোঝায় (কার বা কিছুর) এবং formal German-এ বেশি দেখা যায়।
German example
DE: Das Auto des Mannes steht vor dem Haus.
Contrast: Die Farbe der Tasche ist schwarz.
Meaning
EN: Genitive shows possession ("of").
BN: Genitive মালিকানা বোঝায় (কার বা কিছুর)।
Short explanation
Genitive shows possession ("of").
Use genitive for possession, belonging, and some formal expressions or prepositions.
The article changes by gender and number in a very regular way.
Keep the genitive article and, for most masculine or neuter nouns, add -s or -es to the noun.
Contrast table
The main pattern in one compact view.
| Group | Article change | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | der -> des (+s / +es) | des Mannes |
| Neuter | das -> des (+s / +es) | des Kindes |
| Feminine | die -> der | der Tasche |
| Plural | die -> der | der Bücher |
Common mistakes
Feminine and plural genitive both use der.
Most masculine and neuter nouns take -s or -es in the genitive singular.
Mini practice
Which article form is used for feminine and plural genitive?
Answer: der
What usually happens to masculine and neuter nouns in the genitive singular?
Answer: They add -s or -es
Personalized coach
Write one sentence that uses extended genitive constructions, then check the correction in English and Bangla.
Detected level
A1
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grammar: Keep it simple: write one short sentence with a clear subject and one verb.
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