Possessive pronouns (minn, þinn)

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)

GenderMyYour
Masculineminnþinn
Femininemínþín
Neutermittþitt

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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