German word

Ihr

Pronunciation

IPA/iːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • pronounyours

Example

Diese Tasche ist Ihre.

This bag is yours.

Illustration for Ihr (yours)

More examples

Ihre Meinung ist uns wichtig.

Your opinion is important to us.

Core concept

A single label on an object can connect it to her, a group, or one formally addressed person, and in another setting can direct an action toward her.

Common phrases

  • Ihre Meinung

    your opinion

  • Ihr Name

    your name

  • Ihre Adresse

    your address

Similar words

dein: Belonging to one person addressed informally.
ihr: Belonging to one woman or girl.
euer: Belonging to several people addressed informally.

Definition in German

Drückt in der dritten Person und bei höflicher Anrede primär Besitz oder Zugehörigkeit aus und ist zugleich mit dem Dativpronomen gleichlautend.

Word origin

The possessive ihr comes from an older genitive form of the feminine pronoun, while dative ihr comes from the corresponding feminine pronoun form; modern capitalization distinguishes formal Ihr.

Usage tips

  • The possessive form takes adjective-like endings, as in Ihre Tasche, Ihrem Buch, and Ihren Freunden, so its ending helps reveal case and gender.

Opposites

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