hendes

Hendes is a Danish possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership by a female subject. In Danish grammar, it functions similarly to the English “her” or “hers,” marking that something belongs to the previously mentioned or implied woman. The word is inflected according to case and number: “hendes” is the genitive form for singular feminine, while the corresponding nominative and accusative forms are “hun” (subject) and “ham” (object). It is commonly found in both spoken and written Danish, appearing in contexts ranging from everyday conversation to formal texts. For example, the sentence “Det er hendes bog” translates to “That is her book.” The pronoun can also be used in possessive constructions with nouns, such as “hendes hus” (“her house”). In Danish orthography, “hendes” is written as a single word, without spaces, and follows standard capitalization rules, being capitalized only at the beginning of a sentence or in titles. The use of “hendes” reflects the language’s broader system of gendered pronouns that distinguishes between masculine, feminine, and neuter references, although Danish also employs gender‑neutral forms in certain contexts. Understanding the function of “hendes” is essential for learners of Danish, as it contributes to correct agreement and clarity in attributive expressions.