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Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns in German, like in many other languages, are used to replace nouns and indicate who is performing an action or who is being referred to. They vary depending on case (nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive), number (singular or plural), and gender.

Explanation of Cases:

1. Nominative Case:
   The nominative case is used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence.

   • Ich bin müde. (I am tired.)
   • Sie sind Lehrer. (They are teachers.)

2. Accusative Case:
   The accusative case is used when the pronoun is the direct object, receiving the action.

   • Ich sehe ihn. (I see him.)
   • Wir haben sie gefunden. (We found her.)

3. Dative Case:
   The dative case is used when the pronoun is the indirect object, usually indicating to whom something is given.

   • Ich gebe ihr das Buch. (I give her the book.)
   • Er hilft mir. (He helps me.)

4. Genitive Case:
   The genitive case is less commonly used in everyday speech but indicates possession.

   • Das ist das Buch meiner Mutter. (That is my mother’s book.)
   • Er erinnert sich meiner. (He remembers me.)

Usage Notes:

• Sie vs sie: The formal “you” (Sie) is always capitalized to differentiate it from the third-person singular or plural pronoun (sie).
• In spoken German, the genitive case is often replaced by the dative case, especially in casual speech.
• Formal vs Informal: The formal pronouns (Sie, Ihnen) are used in professional or polite situations, while the informal pronouns (du, ihr) are reserved for friends, family, and close acquaintances.