mein
my
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The German word "mein" is a possessive pronoun that translates to "my" in English. It is used to indicate ownership or possession, relating to the speaker. The word belongs to the family of possessive pronouns, which includes "dein" (your), "sein" (his), "ihr" (her), and "unser" (our).
Unlike other possessive pronouns, "mein" specifically refers to something belonging to the speaker personally. For example, "mein Buch" means "my book," directly indicating that the book is owned by the speaker.
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Examples
Mein Buch liegt auf dem Tisch.determiner
My book is on the table.
Mein Freund kommt heute zu Besuch.determiner
My friend is coming to visit today.
Mein Hund ist ganz lieb.determiner
My dog is very sweet.
Mein Auto fährt sehr schnell.determiner
My car drives very fast.
Mein Garten hat viele Blumen.determiner
My garden has many flowers.
Meine Katzen spielen im Wohnzimmer.determiner
My cats are playing in the living room.
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