Understanding Possessive Pronouns in Srpski (Latinica)
Possessive pronouns help us show that something belongs to someone. In Serbian, these pronouns change depending on the gender and number of the noun they refer to. Let's explore how they work!
Important Points
- Possessive pronouns match the gender of the noun they describe.
- They also change based on whether the noun is singular or plural.
- The pronouns are different for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns.
Possessive Pronouns for Singular Nouns
Important Points
- My: moj (masculine), moja (feminine), moje (neuter)
- Your (informal): tvoj (masculine), tvoja (feminine), tvoje (neuter)
- His/Her/Its: njegov/njen/njegovo (masculine), njegova/njena/njegova (feminine), njegovo/njeno/njegovo (neuter)
Possessive Pronouns for Plural Nouns
Important Points
- Our: naš (masculine), naša (feminine), naše (neuter)
- Your (formal or plural): vaš (masculine), vaša (feminine), vaše (neuter)
- Their: njihov (masculine), njihova (feminine), njihovo (neuter)
Examples
- Ovo je moj pas.
- Ovo je tvoja knjiga.
- Ovo je naše dete.
By using the correct possessive pronouns, you can clearly show who owns what. Practice makes perfect, so try using these pronouns in sentences to get better!