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German PRONOUN A1 Rank 19

dein

your

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Meanings

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dein

your

Possessive article of the 2nd person singular (informal). It expresses that something belongs to the person being addressed (du form) or is related to them.

example

Kann ich kurz dein Ladegerät benutzen?

Can I briefly use your charger?

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Usage tips

Compare with

confusable

dein vs sein

to be

'sein' and 'dein' differ only at the beginning, but they have different functions. 'sein' is a verb and describes a state or quality, or is used as an auxiliary verb. 'dein' is a possessive article and shows that something belongs to the person addressed with 'du'. They are easy to confuse because of their similar form. In a sentence, the surrounding words help: 'dein' usually comes before a noun, for example 'dein Schlüssel' (your key). 'sein' stands as a verb or helps form a verb tense.

Visual example for sein
dein

Zu Hause liegt dein Heft noch auf dem Küchentisch.

Your notebook is still lying on the kitchen table at home.

sein

Simon ist beim Termin pünktlich und gut vorbereitet.

Simon is on time for the appointment and well prepared.

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