Possessive Pronouns
Say my, your, his, her, our, and their in German.
Possessive pronouns let you talk about family, friends, and personal things: mein Bruder, ihre Mutter, unser Haus. In this chapter you learn the A1 forms that work like ein and kein, then apply them to direct objects after Chapter 10's accusative case.
What this chapter covers
- I can say my, your, his, her, our, and their with common nouns.
- I can choose the correct possessive ending for der, die, das, and plural nouns.
- I can use possessives with direct objects in the accusative case.
- I can describe my family and personal belongings in simple German sentences.
- I can understand simple spoken sentences about family members and possessions.
What you will practise in the app
The full chapter includes 9 interactive exercises covering these formats:
- Multiple choice questions
- Vocabulary matching
- Article selection (der / die / das)
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences
- Word order tasks
- Listening comprehension
- Translation practice
- Guided writing task
Vocabulary: Family & Belongings
A small sample from this chapter's vocabulary set.
This is only a small sample. The full vocabulary set — with audio, example sentences, and grammar details — is available in the free app.
Why this matters in Germany
This chapter helps you build German you can use in everyday situations in Germany — from understanding simple sentences to handling basic conversations, messages, appointments, study, work, and daily life. Practical language learned in context is easier to remember and use when it matters.
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