A2Pronounspossessive
German possessive pronouns explained
Learn mein, dein, sein, ihr, unser, and euer with their main noun-matching forms.
What is it
Possessive pronouns show ownership and change with the noun they describe.
Possessive pronoun মালিকানা দেখায় এবং noun-এর সঙ্গে রূপ বদলায়।
German example
DE: Das ist mein Buch.
EN: That is my book.
BN: ওটা আমার বই।
Meaning
EN: Learn mein, dein, sein, ihr, unser, and euer with their main noun-matching forms.
BN: Possessive pronoun মালিকানা দেখায় এবং noun-এর সঙ্গে রূপ বদলায়।
Explanation
Learn mein, dein, sein, ihr, unser, and euer with their main noun-matching forms.
Use the possessive pronoun table to compare the main forms quickly.
This pronoun family is linked to an existing grammar lesson.
Possessive pronoun table
Use the table first, then review the grammar lesson.
| Owner | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ich | mein | meine | mein | meine |
| du | dein | deine | dein | deine |
| er | sein | seine | sein | seine |
| sie | ihr | ihre | ihr | ihre |
| es | sein | seine | sein | seine |
| wir | unser | unsere | unser | unsere |
| ihr | euer | eure | euer | eure |
| sie/Sie | ihr / Ihr | ihre / Ihre | ihr / Ihr | ihre / Ihre |
Common mistakes
Do not keep the same pronoun form in every case.
Do not forget that possessive pronouns change with the noun.
Do not skip the table when two forms look similar.
Mini quiz
Which table on this page should you use for possessive pronouns?
Answer: Possessive pronoun table
What is the main skill to review on this possessive pronoun page?
Answer: possessive pronoun forms