DETERMINER

mein/maɪ̯n/my; mine

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

Definitions

1.indicates that something belongs to the speaker(possession/pronoun)

a.feminine singular nominative or all-gender plural nominative/accusative form of 'mein'

Meine Tasche ist rot.My bag is red.

b.used as a pronoun for something already mentioned

Welche Jacke gehört dir? – Meine ist blau.Which jacket is yours? – Mine is blue.

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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