Drill Book - Ch. 7. Genetive Case Flashcards
0
Q
How does the Genitive case modify noun endings?
A
It adds an -e(s) to masculine and neuter nouns.
All names show possession by adding an -s
1
Q
What are the 2 functions of the Genitive case?
A
Shows Possession and Identifies Objects of Genitive Prepositions
2
Q
my
A
mein
3
Q
your (informal)
A
dein
4
Q
his
A
sein
5
Q
hers
A
ihr
6
Q
its
A
sein
7
Q
our
A
unser
8
Q
your (plural, informal)
A
euer
9
Q
their
A
ihr
10
Q
your (formal)
A
Ihr
11
Q
whose
A
wessen
12
Q
What is more commonly used in speaking German to show possession, the genitive case or von?
A
von
13
Q
what are the three instances in speech or writing when von is required?
A
- a noun standing without article or other declined word
- noun follows etwas (some), nichts (nothing), or viel (much/many)
- a pronoun is used in place of a noun
14
Q
instead of
A
statt (anstatt)
