Possessive Pronouns in the Nominative Case

In German, possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. When using possessive pronouns in the nominative case, we use them to replace a noun in the subject of the sentence. This allows us to avoid repetition and make our sentences more concise.

Here, we will explore the usage of possessive pronouns in the nominative case in the context of the English language. Let's dive in!

Forms and Usage

The table below illustrates the forms of possessive pronouns in the nominative case for different persons in English:

Person	Possessive Pronoun
First	my
Second	your
Third	his/her/its
Plural	our
	your (plural)
	their

Note: In German, possessive pronouns agree with the gender and number of the noun they are replacing. We will cover this in subsequent lessons.

Examples

Now, let's look at some examples of possessive pronouns in the nominative case:

1. This is my book.

   • Das ist mein Buch.

2. Is this your pen?

   • Ist das dein Stift?

3. His car is parked outside.

   • Sein Auto steht draußen.

4. Her name is Lisa.

   • Ihr Name ist Lisa.

5. Our house is on the left.

   • Unser Haus ist links.

6. Are these your keys?

   • Sind das eure Schlüssel?

7. Their dog is very friendly.

   • Ihr Hund ist sehr freundlich.

Summary

In this lesson, we have learned how to use possessive pronouns in the nominative case in German. Remember to use possessive pronouns to replace nouns in the subject of a sentence, indicating ownership or possession. The forms of possessive pronouns vary based on the gender and number of the noun they are replacing.

Keep practicing and using possessive pronouns to become more comfortable with them. In the next lesson, we will explore the usage of possessive pronouns in the accusative case. Happy learning!