Illustration of the A1 German word “dein”, which translates to “your (informal)”. A child proudly showing off their favorite toy, sharing it with a friend.
A child proudly showing off their favorite toy, sharing it with a friend.

dein

A1 · phrase

your (informal)

[daɪ̯n]

dein in a sentence

Examples

Ist das dein neues Buch?

Is that your new book?

Wo ist dein Handy, Anna?

Where is your phone, Anna?

How to remember it

DEIN sounds like 'dine.' Is this *your* plate where we *dine*?

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