In German, "sein" refers to masculine subjects, while "ihr" refers to feminine subjects, helping to indicate possession based on the gender of the owner.
Ermanno and Oliver go to the fireplace room, which offers a quiet place for studying in the afternoon. They sit down on the chairs and take up the portraits of Frau Mutter and Max. They want to compare both portraits. Ermanno reads the information about Frau Mutter, while Oliver reads the information about the painter.
The waiter becomes visible and explains: Knowing the difference between sein and ihr is crucial for correctly using possessive pronouns in German. Remember, sein is for masculine owners, and ihr is for feminine owners. Practicing these in real-life contexts, like our hotel scenario, can help solidify the understanding.
Ermanno and Oliver are thinking about Mrs. Margherita Mutter’s surname. They know she adores cooking and loves to eat. “She has plenty of vices and virtues—like a real Italian mother,” Ermanno says.
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