How to Create & Use Possessive Adjectives in German

The video tutorial explains the use of possessive adjectives in English and German, highlighting the differences due to gender and case in German. It clarifies the terminology between possessive pronouns and adjectives, provides examples of German possessive adjectives, and discusses the endings required for different cases and genders. Special cases and practical examples are also covered to aid understanding.

What is the main difference between possessive adjectives in English and German?

• German possessive adjectives do not change with gender.

• English possessive adjectives have more forms.

• English possessive adjectives are used without nouns.

• German possessive adjectives change according to gender and case.

In English, what is the term for words that show possession but do not accompany a noun?

• Possessive nouns

• Possessive articles

• Possessive pronouns

• Possessive adjectives

Which German possessive adjective corresponds to the English 'my'?

• Ihr

• Mein

• Sein

• Dein

Which possessive adjective is used for both 'his' and 'its' in German?

• Sein

• Ihr

• Unser

• Dein

How does the possessive adjective 'mein' change when used with a masculine noun in the accusative case?

• It remains 'mein'.

• It becomes 'meine'.

• It becomes 'meinem'.

• It becomes 'meinen'.

What is the German possessive adjective for 'our'?

• Sein

• Unser

• Euer

• Ihr

What happens to the possessive adjective 'Oya' when an ending is added?

• The 'a' is doubled.

• The 'e' before 'r' is removed.

• The 'o' is replaced with 'u'.

• The 'y' is capitalized.

In German, which possessive adjective is used for the formal 'your'?

• Ihr

• Sein

• Dein

• Unser

What is the possessive adjective for 'their' in German?

• Unser

• Ihr

• Dein

• Sein

Which possessive adjective is used for 'your' in the informal plural form in German?

• Sein

• Unser

• Ihr

• Euer