Kelly
Formal “you” accusative and neuter possessive pronoun I’m currently learning possessive pronouns, but I am confused by the parenthesized “e” for ihr(e)s. What is this for and how is it used? Thank you!
Apr 29, 2020 5:54 PM
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"Ihrs" is rather colloquial (or old-fashioned), you can just learn "ihres". https://blog.leo.org/2011/06/29/wie-sieht-ihrs-aus/
April 30, 2020
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Hi Kelly! you can use "Ihre" like "her" or "their" refering to plural. Or it can mean "your" when you speak to a person politely (when you use "Sie", not "du") . For example: ihre Kinder (her kids) ihre Kinder (their kids) Ihre Kinder (your kids) Greetings from Mexico! Lydia
April 29, 2020
It would help to have an example sentence... Ihr Hund, Ihres Hundes, Ihrem Hund, Ihren Hund (hier "Ihrs" would simply be wrong) But in "Ist das Ihr(e)s?" meaning "Is that yours?" both would be acceptable, "Ihres" being "correct" and "Ihrs" being "spoken colloquial".
April 29, 2020
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