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Do you know the difference between ihm, ihr, ihnen, and sich? Let’s explore them together!
This blog will help you understand when to use these pronouns correctly in German grammar. 📚📝
Explanation:
- ihm’ is equivalent to him in English.
It is a pronoun that replaces masculine or neuter nouns in the dative case.
For example: Ich gebe ihm das Buch. (I am giving him the book.) - ihr is equivalent to her in English.
It is a pronoun that replaces feminine nouns in the dative case.
For example: Ich gebe ihr das Buch. (I am giving her the book.) - ihnen is equivalent to them in English.
It is a pronoun that replaces plural nouns in the dative case.
For example: Ich gebe ihnen das Buch. (I am giving them the book.) - sich is a reflexive pronoun.
It is used for actions the subject does to themselves.
For example: Er wäscht sich. (He washes himself.)
Summary:
To use these pronouns correctly:
- Use ihm for him (masculine/neuter nouns in dative).
- Use ihr for her (feminine nouns in dative).
- Use ihnen for them (plural nouns in dative).
- Use sich for reflexive actions (the subject does something to themselves).
Extra Examples:
Here are some extra examples to help you practice:
- Ich zeige ihm den Weg.
(I show him the way.) - Sie erinnert sich an die Reise.
(She remembers the trip.) - Wir helfen ihnen mit dem Projekt.
(We help them with the project.)
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