Exemples par niveau
Ist das dein Buch?
Is that your book?
Use 'dein' before a masculine or neuter singular noun.
Das ist deine Tasche.
That is your bag.
Use 'deine' before a feminine singular noun.
Wo ist dein Auto?
Where is your car?
Here 'dein' is used with a neuter noun.
Ich mag deine Idee.
I like your idea.
Here 'deine' is used with a feminine noun.
Wie geht es deinem Bruder?
How is your brother?
Here 'deinem' is used in the dative case (masculine).
Ich gebe dir deinen Stift zurück.
I'm giving you your pen back.
Here 'deinen' is used in the accusative case (masculine).
Das ist dein Haus.
That is your house.
Here 'dein' is used with a neuter noun.
Ich sehe deine Freunde.
I see your friends.
Here 'deine' is used with a plural noun.
Ist das dein neues Auto, das vor dem Haus parkt?
Is that your new car that's parked in front of the house?
Here, 'dein' is used before a masculine noun 'Auto'.
Ich habe gehört, dass deine Schwester bald heiraten wird. Stimmt das?
I heard that your sister will get married soon. Is that true?
Here, 'deine' is used before a feminine noun 'Schwester'.
Sind das deine Kinder, die im Garten spielen und so laut sind?
Are those your children playing loudly in the garden?
Here, 'deine' is used before a plural noun 'Kinder'.
Ich hoffe, dein Urlaub war entspannend und du hast dich gut erholt.
I hope your vacation was relaxing and you recovered well.
Here, 'dein' is used before a masculine noun 'Urlaub'.
Könntest du mir bitte deine Adresse geben, damit ich dir die Bücher schicken kann?
Could you please give me your address so I can send you the books?
Here, 'deine' is used before a feminine noun 'Adresse'.
Was sind deine Pläne für das Wochenende? Hast du schon etwas vor?
What are your plans for the weekend? Do you have anything planned yet?
Here, 'deine' is used before a plural noun 'Pläne'.
Ich finde dein Engagement für den Umweltschutz wirklich bewundernswert.
I find your commitment to environmental protection truly admirable.
Here, 'dein' is used before a neuter noun 'Engagement'.
Gefällt dir deine neue Wohnung? Ist sie groß genug für deine Bedürfnisse?
Do you like your new apartment? Is it big enough for your needs?
Here, 'deine' is used before a feminine noun 'Wohnung'.
Dein unermüdlicher Einsatz für den Umweltschutz verdient höchste Anerkennung.
Your tireless dedication to environmental protection deserves the highest recognition.
Hast du dein umfassendes Fachwissen in der Nanotechnologie schon in deiner Dissertation angewendet?
Have you already applied your extensive expertise in nanotechnology in your dissertation?
Dein souveränes Auftreten bei der internationalen Konferenz hat alle beeindruckt.
Your confident demeanor at the international conference impressed everyone.
Es ist bewundernswert, wie du dein künstlerisches Talent in so vielfältigen Projekten einsetzt.
It's admirable how you use your artistic talent in such diverse projects.
Dein tiefes Verständnis für komplexe philosophische Konzepte ist bemerkenswert.
Your deep understanding of complex philosophical concepts is remarkable.
Kannst du dein ausgeprägtes strategisches Denkvermögen nutzen, um eine Lösung für dieses Problem zu finden?
Can you use your strong strategic thinking skills to find a solution to this problem?
Dein unerschütterlicher Optimismus ist in schwierigen Zeiten eine echte Stütze für uns alle.
Your unwavering optimism is a real support for all of us in difficult times.
Ich schätze dein fundiertes Wissen über die Geschichte der europäischen Integration sehr.
I greatly appreciate your in-depth knowledge of the history of European integration.
Astuces
Gender Matters with 'dein/e'
Just like in English, 'dein/e' means your. However, in German, the ending changes based on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. This is a core concept in German grammar.
'dein' for masculine/neuter nouns
Use 'dein' when the noun is masculine or neuter in the nominative case. For example, 'dein Hund' (your dog) or 'dein Auto' (your car).
'deine' for feminine nouns
Use 'deine' when the noun is feminine in the nominative case. For example, 'deine Katze' (your cat).
'deine' for plural nouns
Also use 'deine' for all plural nouns in the nominative case, regardless of their individual gender. For example, 'deine Bücher' (your books).
Don't confuse with 'Ihr/e'
Remember that 'dein/e' is used for the singular informal 'you'. If you're addressing someone formally or speaking to multiple people, you'll use 'Ihr/e'.
Practice with flashcards
Create flashcards with common nouns and their genders. Then, practice saying 'dein' or 'deine' before each noun until it becomes natural. For example, front: 'Tisch', back: 'dein Tisch'.
Listen to native speakers
Pay attention to how native German speakers use 'dein' and 'deine' in conversations, songs, and movies. This will help you develop an intuitive understanding.
Conjugation Tables Are Your Friend
Refer to declension tables for possessive determiners. These tables show how 'dein/e' changes in different cases (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) and genders. It's a lot to learn, but essential.
Think of it like 'a' vs 'an'
Just as in English you say 'a cat' but 'an apple', German uses 'dein' or 'deine' depending on the following noun. It's about matching the determiner to the noun's grammatical properties.
Start simple, build up
Don't try to master all the cases at once. Start by correctly using 'dein' and 'deine' in the nominative case. Once you're comfortable, move on to the accusative and other cases. Consistency is key.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'dein' sounding a bit like 'dine'. If you invite someone to 'dine' with you, you might ask about 'your' preferences.
Association visuelle
Imagine a friendly, informal scenario. You're talking to one person, pointing to something that belongs to them, and saying 'That's *your* [object]!' Visualize a single person and their belongings.
Word Web
Défi
Look around your room. Point to five objects and say 'Das ist dein [object]!' pretending you're talking to one close friend. For example: 'Das ist dein Buch!' or 'Das ist dein Stuhl!'
Teste-toi 36 questions
We use 'dein' before masculine and neuter nouns.
We use 'deine' before feminine nouns.
'Hund' is masculine, so we use 'dein'.
What is being asked?
What did I receive?
Whose idea is it?
Read this aloud:
Deine Meinung ist mir wichtig.
Focus: Meinung
Tu as dit :
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Hast du deine Schlüssel dabei?
Focus: Schlüssel
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Ich bewundere deine Entschlossenheit.
Focus: Entschlossenheit
Tu as dit :
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Kannst du bitte ___ Meinung zu diesem komplexen Thema darlegen?
Meinung is feminine, so 'deine' is used for 'your'.
Trotz der Widrigkeiten hast du ___ Projekt mit Bravour gemeistert.
Projekt is neuter, so 'dein' is used for 'your'.
Ich bewundere ___ außergewöhnliche Fähigkeit, so schnell Sprachen zu lernen.
Fähigkeit is feminine, so 'deine' is used for 'your'.
Um ___ Fortschritt zu dokumentieren, solltest du regelmäßig Notizen machen.
Fortschritt is masculine and in the accusative case (to document *your* progress), so 'deinen' is used for 'your'.
Ich bin beeindruckt von ___ analytischen Denkweise und der präzisen Argumentation.
Denkweise is feminine, and 'von' takes the dative case, so 'deiner' is used for 'your'.
Die Qualität ___ Forschungsarbeit ist wirklich bemerkenswert.
Forschungsarbeit is feminine, and here it's in the genitive case (the quality *of your* research work), so 'deiner' is used for 'your'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'dein/e' with a feminine noun in the accusative case?
'Schwester' is a feminine noun, so 'deine' is used. In the accusative case, feminine nouns keep the '-e' ending for possessive determiners.
Choose the correct form of 'dein/e' in the dative case for a masculine noun.
'Freund' is a masculine noun. In the dative case, masculine nouns take the '-em' ending for possessive determiners.
Which sentence correctly uses 'dein/e' in the genitive case for a neutral noun?
'Auto' is a neutral noun. In the genitive case, neutral nouns take the '-es' ending for possessive determiners, and the noun itself often gets an '-s' ending.
The possessive determiner 'dein' always remains unchanged, regardless of the gender or case of the noun it modifies.
'Dein/e' changes its ending to agree with the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies.
When addressing multiple people informally, you would use 'dein/e' to refer to something belonging to them.
'Dein/e' is used for singular informal 'your'. For plural informal 'your', you would use 'euer/eure'.
In the sentence 'Das ist dein Hund.', 'dein' is in the nominative case because 'Hund' is the subject of the sentence.
In this sentence, 'Hund' is the predicate nominative, and 'dein' agrees with it in the nominative case.
The sentence discusses someone's tireless commitment to justice.
The question is about revising a manuscript before submission.
The sentence mentions someone's analytical thinking ability in a complex situation.
Read this aloud:
Dein Verständnis für die Nuancen der deutschen Grammatik ist beeindruckend.
Focus: Verständnis, Nuancen, Grammatik, beeindruckend
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Kannst du dein Fachwissen in diesem Bereich noch detaillierter erläutern?
Focus: Fachwissen, detaillierter, erläutern
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Ich bewundere dein Talent, komplexe Ideen so prägnant zu formulieren.
Focus: bewundere, Talent, komplexe, prägnant, formulieren
Tu as dit :
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Focus on 'dein' in the context of a sincere wish.
Listen for 'deiner' and its connection to ethical implications.
Identify 'deiner' in relation to comprehensive knowledge.
Read this aloud:
Artikuliere, wie die Nuancen deiner Argumentation zur kohärenten Gestaltung einer komplexen Diskussionsgrundlage beitragen.
Focus: Focus on the clear pronunciation of 'deiner' and 'Artikuliere'.
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Erörtere die multifacettierte Bedeutung deiner innovativen Ansätze im Kontext der nachhaltigen Ressourcennutzung.
Focus: Emphasize the 'ei' sound in 'deiner' and the initial 'E' in 'Erörtere'.
Tu as dit :
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Read this aloud:
Reflektiere die transformative Kraft deiner Überzeugungen und wie diese die kollektive Wahrnehmung zu beeinflussen vermögen.
Focus: Concentrate on the 'ei' in 'deiner' and the hard 'k' sound in 'kollektive'.
Tu as dit :
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Perfect score!
Gender Matters with 'dein/e'
Just like in English, 'dein/e' means your. However, in German, the ending changes based on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. This is a core concept in German grammar.
'dein' for masculine/neuter nouns
Use 'dein' when the noun is masculine or neuter in the nominative case. For example, 'dein Hund' (your dog) or 'dein Auto' (your car).
'deine' for feminine nouns
Use 'deine' when the noun is feminine in the nominative case. For example, 'deine Katze' (your cat).
'deine' for plural nouns
Also use 'deine' for all plural nouns in the nominative case, regardless of their individual gender. For example, 'deine Bücher' (your books).
Exemple
Ist das deine Tasche?
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ab
A1Cette préposition indique un point de départ ou une séparation.
abends
A2in the evening
aber
A1'Aber' est utilisé pour introduire quelque chose qui contraste avec ce qui vient d'être dit.
abgelegen
B1remote
ablehnen
A2Dire non à une proposition ou refuser quelque chose.
abschließen
A2Terminer une action ou verrouiller une porte à l'aide d'une clé.
abseits
A2Abseits veut dire que quelque chose est situé loin de la zone principale ou du chemin habituel.
acht
A1C'est le nombre qui vient juste après sept.
Achte
A1Ce mot indique la position qui vient après la septième. C'est le numéro huit dans l'ordre.
achten
A2Faire attention ou être vigilant. Il s'agit de se concentrer sur quelque chose pour ne rien rater.
