ihre

Meaning and Usage

"Ihre" is the feminine form of the possessive pronoun "ihr" in German, meaning "her" or "their" when referring to a feminine noun.

Linguistic Analysis

"Ihre" is the possessive pronoun used for singular feminine nouns or plural nouns of any gender. It does not have a prefix, root, or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German word "īr" meaning "your," which evolved to indicate possession.

Comparisons between German and English

The German word "ihre" corresponds to the English words "her" or "their" when referring to a feminine noun.

Example Sentences

Ihre Katze ist sehr süß. (Her cat is very cute.)
Ihre Bücher liegen auf dem Tisch. (Their books are on the table.)

Memory Tips

Remember that "ihre" is used for feminine possessions and practice using it in context to solidify its meaning and usage.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: sein (his), unser (our), euer (your)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: Feminine Plural: Ihre (for both singular and plural feminine nouns)