Genitive phrases in Danish
using phrases (Genitive) with audio
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Learning genitive phrases is important in any language, including Danish, as they are an essential part of grammar and communication. The genitive case is used to indicate possession, ownership, or a relationship between two things.
In Danish, the genitive case is formed by adding -s to the end of the noun, as in “min brors bil” (my brother’s car). Understanding and correctly using genitive phrases is crucial for expressing relationships between people or objects and for describing possession.
| Danish | English |
|---|---|
| min brors bil | my brother’s car |
| [responsivevoice voice="Danish Female" rate="0.8" buttontext="►"]hendes hundes madskål | her dogs’ food bowl |
| vores børns skole | our children’s school |
| hans fars cykel | his father’s bike |
| deres hus’ have | their house’s garden |
| hendes søsters veninde | her sister’s friend (female) |
| min mors taske | my mother’s bag |
| hans bedstefars ur | his grandfather’s watch |
| hans kats legetøj | his cat’s toy |
| vores firmas logo | our company’s logo |
| deres bryllupsdag | their wedding day |
| hendes fars bøger | her father’s books |
| min vens telefon | my friend’s phone |
| hans datters fødselsdag | his daughter’s birthday |
| min nabos bil | my neighbor’s car |
| vores kattes mad | our cats’ food |
| hans chefs beslutning | his boss’s decision |
| deres hus’ tag | their house’s roof |
| hendes kærestes gaver | her girlfriend’s gifts |
| min bedstemors have | my grandmother’s garden |
