Understanding Lithuanian Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns in Lithuanian are words that show ownership or belonging. They help us know who owns something, like 'my', 'your', or 'his' in English.
Important Points
- Mano - my
- Tavo - your (singular)
- Jo - his
- Jos - her
- Mūsų - our
- Jūsų - your (plural or formal)
- Jų - their
In Lithuanian, possessive pronouns must agree with the noun they describe in gender, number, and case. This means the form of the pronoun can change depending on the noun it is linked to.
Examples
- Čia yra mano knyga. (Here is my book.)
- Tai yra tavo šuo. (That is your dog.)
- Jo automobilis yra naujas. (His car is new.)
Let's look at how possessive pronouns change with different gender and number. For example, 'mano' stays the same for both masculine and feminine nouns, but other pronouns like 'jo' and 'jos' are used for masculine and feminine respectively.
Important Points
- Masculine: jo namas (his house)
- Feminine: jos knyga (her book)
- Plural: mūsų draugai (our friends)
Remember, the possessive pronoun must always match the noun it describes. This means paying attention to whether the noun is singular or plural, and if it's masculine or feminine.
Examples
- Tai yra jų namai. (These are their houses.)
- Mūsų mokytoja yra gera. (Our teacher is good.)
- Jūsų klausimai yra svarbūs. (Your questions are important.)