B2 · grammar
Genitive Case
The case of possession.
The rule
The Genitive shows possession. Masculine and neuter nouns usually add -(e)s.
| Masculine | Feminine | Neuter | Plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Definite | des (+s) | der | des (+s) | der |
Examples
- Das Auto des Mannes ist neu.
- Prepositions: wegen, trotz, während, statt.
Test Your Knowledge
1. Das Haus ___ Lehrers
2. Which preposition takes genitive?