A comprehensive overview of German pronouns, including personal, reflexive, possessive, demonstrative, relative, interrogative, and indefinite forms.
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Table of Contents
- Subject Pronouns
German subject pronouns are used to indicate the subject of a sentence. This article covers all German subject pronouns, how they correspond to English, and includes example sentences.
- Direct Object Pronouns
German direct object pronouns used to replace accusative nouns, including forms, examples, and rules for correct usage.
- Indirect Object Pronouns
Indirect object pronouns in German are used to indicate to whom or for whom an action is done (e.g., “Ich gebe ihm das Buch” — “I give him the book”). This article explains their forms, usage, and position in sentences.
- Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns in German and English, how to use them in sentences, common examples, and important grammar rules.
- Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns in German indicate ownership and agree in gender, number, and case with the noun being possessed.
- Demonstrative Pronouns
German demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific people or things. They replace a noun and indicate "this," "that," "these," or "those." Demonstrative pronouns agree in gender, number, and case.
- Relative Pronouns
A comprehensive guide to German relative pronouns, including their forms, usage, and role in connecting clauses within sentences.
- Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns in German are used to ask questions about people, things, reasons, amounts, or places. They appear at the beginning of a question and take on different forms depending on their role in the sentence (subject, object, or possessive) as well as the case (nominative, accusative, dative). These pronouns are essential for forming direct questions and gathering information.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
