The Genitive Case shows possession or close relationships. In modern German, it’s often replaced by von + Dative, but it’s still important for formal writing.
| Case | Masculine | Neuter | Feminine | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genitive | des | des | der | der |
➡ Masculine/Neuter nouns usually add -s or -es:
das Auto des Mannes → the man’s car
die Tasche des Kindes → the child’s bag
| Case | Masculine | Neuter | Feminine | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genitive | eines | eines | einer | einer |
die Wohnung eines Freundes → an apartment of a friend
die Bücher einer Studentin → the books of a student
Wegen des Regens bleiben wir zu Hause. → Because of the rain, we stay at home.
Trotz des Problems machen wir weiter. → Despite the problem, we continue.