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In German where do possessive pronouns stand in a sentence?

In German, possessive pronouns typically stand before the noun they modify, just like in English.

Here are some examples:

* Mein Buch (My book)

* Dein Auto (Your car)

* Ihr Haus (Their house)

* Seine Katze (His cat)

However, there are a few exceptions and nuances:

* With personal pronouns: When referring to a person, the possessive pronoun can come after the verb in certain sentence structures, especially in informal speech.

* Emphasis: If you want to emphasize the possessive pronoun, you can place it after the noun. For example: "Das Buch, meins!" (The book, mine!)

* Formal vs. Informal: In formal writing, the possessive pronoun usually comes before the noun, while in informal speech, it can sometimes come after the verb.

It's important to note: While the order of the possessive pronoun and noun is generally consistent, the specific positioning can depend on the context, sentence structure, and level of formality.

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