In Icelandic, possessive pronouns like "my" and "your" usually come after the noun (literally "brother my"). They must also match the gender of the noun they describe.
My and Your (Nominative Case)
| Gender | My | Your |
|---|---|---|
| Masculine | minn | þinn |
| Feminine | mín | þín |
| Neuter | mitt | þitt |
Masculine Nouns
Use minn and þinn when the noun is masculine.
| This is my brother. | Þetta er bróðir minn. |
| Your son is always happy. | Sonur þinn er alltaf glaður. |
| My grandfather is old. | Afi minn er gamall. |
Feminine Nouns
Use mín and þín when the noun is feminine.
| My sister works here. | Systir mín vinnur hér. |
| Is this your sister? | Er þetta systir þín? |
| Your daughter is outside. | Dóttir þín er úti. |
| My family is large. | Fjölskyldan mín er stór. |
Neuter Nouns
Use mitt and þitt when the noun is neuter.
| Is my name here? | Er nafnið mitt hér? |
| Your name is very beautiful. | Nafnið þitt er mjög fallegt. |
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