Understanding German Possessive Pronouns: A Guide for Language Learners
By
Stefanie Schantl, M.A.
If you only eat one bagel today, this is the bagel.
Summary
This article from the Dear Duolingo advice column addresses a common question from German language learners about the numerous possessive pronouns in German (like "my," "your," "his"). The authors, Dr. Kristina Schoen and Stefanie Schantl, explain why German has so many different forms of possessive pronouns and provide guidance on how to know which one to use in different contexts. The article serves as an educational resource for language learners struggling with this aspect of German grammar.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledHallo, dear learners! It's Dr. Kristina Schoen and Stefanie Schantl, and we're back this week with another Dear Duolingo post all about German!
Today, we're tackling a question that comes up for many German learners.
You're totally right, Cue-less—German has a lot of these words with many different forms.
Other learners have written to us with the very same question, so you're not alone in your confusion!
Thankfully, there are patterns and rules that can help you navigate German possessive pronouns.
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