Personal pronouns in German
Learning personal pronouns in German is an essential step in mastering the language. Personal pronouns replace nouns and refer to people or things. Here are the personal pronouns in German:
| Person | Subject Pronoun | Object Pronoun | Possessive Pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st person (Singular) | ich | mich | mein (m), meine (f), mein (n), meine (pl) |
| 2nd person (Singular) | du | dich | dein (m), deine (f), dein (n), deine (pl) |
| 3rd person (Singular) | er (m), sie (f), es (n) | ihn (m), sie (f), es (n) | sein (m), ihre (f), sein (n), ihre (pl) |
| 1st person (Plural) | wir | uns | unser (m), unsere (f), unser (n), unsere (pl) |
| 2nd person (Plural) | ihr | euch | euer (m), eure (f), euer (n), eure (pl) |
| 3rd person (Plural) | sie | sie | ihr (m), ihre (f), ihr (n), ihre (pl) |
| Sie | Sie | Ihr (m), Ihre (f), Ihr (n), Ihre (pl) |
Here’s a breakdown of the different forms and their usage:
- Subject Pronouns: These pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. They indicate who or what is performing the action. Example: Ich gehe ins Kino. (I am going to the cinema.)
- Object Pronouns: These pronouns are used as the object of a verb or preposition. They indicate who or what receives the action. Example: Sie sieht mich. (She sees me.)
- Possessive Pronouns: These pronouns indicate ownership or possession and agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they refer to. Example: Das ist mein Buch. (This is my book.)
It’s important to practice using personal pronouns in various contexts to reinforce your understanding. As you continue to engage with the German language through reading, listening, and speaking, you will become more familiar with the usage of personal pronouns.
