DETERMINER

ihr/iːɐ̯/her; their; your (formal)

ihr is a German determiner that means her, their, or your (formal). It is pronounced /iːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.her (belonging to a female person)(possessive determiner, feminine singular accusative)

a.indicating something belongs to a female person

Er hat ihren Stift genommen.He took her pen.

2.their (belonging to several persons)(possessive determiner, plural accusative/dative)

a.indicating something belongs to several people

Sie haben ihren Hund verloren.They lost their dog.

3.your (formal, belonging to the listener)(possessive determiner, formal 'Ihr-', accusative/dative)

a.indicating something belongs to the person spoken to formally

Haben Sie ihren Ausweis dabei?Do you have your ID with you?

Frequently asked questions

What does "ihr" mean in English?
"ihr" means her, their, or your (formal). It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "ihr"?
"ihr" is pronounced /iːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ihr"?
"ihr" is a determiner in German.

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