Possessive pronouns
People who frequently travel or work in Germany will find the ability to use possessive pronouns in German essential for seamless communication. Whether you're planning a trip to Berlin or are part of a team based in Munich, being able to say 'This is my book' (Dies ist mein Buch) or 'That is her pen' (Das ist ihre Feder) can greatly enhance your interactions with locals and colleagues.
Business professionals who regularly conduct meetings or negotiations with German-speaking clients will benefit from understanding possessive pronouns in German to convey ownership and possession accurately. Whether you're discussing contracts, projects, or sales, having a solid grasp of these pronouns (mein, dein, sein, etc.) ensures that your points are clear and that no detail is overlooked during discussions.
This is my book.
Dies ist mein Buch.
That's your chair.
Das ist dein Stuhl.
These are her glasses.
Diese sind ihre Brillen.
Those are their pens.
Die sind ihre Federn.
It's his notebook.
Es ist sein Notizbuch.
The dog belongs to me.
Der Hund gehört mir.
Her bag is in the closet.
Ihre Tasche ist im Schrank.
His watch is on the table.
Seine Uhr ist auf dem Tisch.
Their keys are under the mat.
Ihre Schlüssel sind unter dem Teppich.
My sister's car is red.
Meine Schwester hat ein rotes Auto.
Your brother's shirt is blue.
Dein Bruder trägt ein blaues Hemd.
Her mother's house is big.
Ihre Mutter hat eine große Wohnung.
His father's car is old.
Sein Vater hat ein altes Auto.
Their children's toys are scattered.
Ihre Kinderspiele sind verstreut.
The manager's office is on the second floor.
Die Geschäftsführung befindet sich auf dem zweiten Stock.
Our team's victory was impressive.
Unser Teamsieg war beeindruckend.
Their team's success was well-deserved.
Ihre Teams Erfolg war gut verdient.
The teacher's knowledge is vast.
Die Lehrerin hat ein umfangreiches Wissen.
Her friend's smile brightens my day.
Ihre Freundin们的微笑照亮了我的一天。
His colleague's opinion is valuable.
Seine Kollegen Meinung ist wertvoll.