DETERMINER

mein/maɪ̯n/my; mine

mein is a German determiner that means my or mine. It is pronounced /maɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.belonging to me; of or relating to the speaker(possessive, attributive)

a.identifies something as owned or associated with the speaker

Das ist mein Buch.That is my book.

b.used before kinship or close relationships to indicate one's own family or friends

Meine Mutter kommt später.My mother is coming later.

Frequently asked questions

What does "mein" mean in English?
"mein" means my or mine. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "mein"?
"mein" is pronounced /maɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "mein"?
"mein" is a determiner in German.

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