How to pronounce "possessive" in German
ˌpɔ.sɛˈsiːf
pos·ses·SI·ve
Primary stress: si
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If we using a possessive pronoun, the adjective ending is exactly
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42 clipsThe German word “possessive” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌpɔ.sɛˈsiːf. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (pos · ses · si · ve), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (si). Grammatically, “possessive” functions as a adj. SayItVid indexes 42 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “possessive” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from lingoni GERMAN.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇩🇪 DElingoni GERMANClip #1 · @8:55
“comes to adjective endings. Let's take a look at examples. Eines netten Mannes. If we using a possessive pronoun, the adjective ending is exactly netten Mannes. If we using a possessive”
- 🇩🇪 DElingoni GERMANClip #2 · @8:48
“again because rather important. Possessive pronouns and indefinite articles are treated the same when it comes to adjective endings. articles are treated the same when it”
- 🇩🇪 DElingoni GERMANClip #3 · @9:41
“Kinder. And some practice using possessive pronouns. What are the endings be? pronouns. What are the endings be?”
- 🇩🇪 DElingoni GERMANClip #4 · @1:56
“Familie ihrer Familie ihrer Familie let’s der Arzt this is a maskill enough and the endings of the possessive order be meinem Arzt deinem Arzt seinem Arzt Ihrem Arzt seinem Arzt unserem Arzt be meinem Arzt deinem Arzt seinem Arzt Ihrem Arzt seinem Arzt unserem Arzt”
- 🇩🇪 DElingoni GERMANClip #5 · @4:16
“expressions in this video wait here wie geht es Dir dazu expression so of course the date of obje can be a possessive order so meinem Vater deinem Vater meinem Vater geht es besser seinem Vater geht so meinem Vater deinem Vater meinem Vater geht es besser seinem Vater geht”
Definition & Meaning: “possessive”
- possessive (indicating possession)
- inflection of possessiv:
- strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
Example Sentences (2)
- “Let's take a look at examples. Eines netten Mannes. If we using a possessive pronoun, the adjective ending is exactly”
- “Possessive pronouns and indefinite articles are treated the same when it comes to adjective endings.”
Pronounce: “possessive”
- Syllables:
- pos · ses · si · ve
- Primary stress:
- si
- IPA:
- ˌpɔ.sɛˈsiːf
- Hear it in context
- possessive
Frequently asked questions about possessive
How do you pronounce “possessive” in German?
“possessive” is pronounced ⁄ˌpɔ.sɛˈsiːf⁄ in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “possessive” mean?
“possessive” means: possessive (indicating possession)