genitívpossessív

Genitivpossessiv refers to a grammatical construction used in some languages to indicate possession. This is most commonly achieved through the use of a specific case ending, typically the genitive case, attached to the possessor noun. For example, in German, the genitive singular ending "-s" is added to masculine and neuter nouns, as in "des Mannes Buch" (the man's book). Feminine nouns in the singular and all plural nouns often use the ending "-r" or "-er" in the genitive, though this can vary.

Another common method for expressing possession, often considered an alternative or complementary to the genitive case, is through prepositions. In languages like English, the possessive is primarily shown with the possessive pronoun (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) or by adding "'s" to the noun (e.g., "John's car"). The preposition "of" can also be used, especially with inanimate objects or abstract concepts, as in "the roof of the house."

The genitive possessive is a fundamental grammatical feature that helps clarify ownership and relationships between nouns within a sentence. Its specific form and usage are highly dependent on the individual language's grammatical system. Understanding these possessive constructions is crucial for accurate comprehension and production of sentences in languages that employ them.