Synonyms for

Mein

Verb / mi:n / Another word for mein — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mein is a German word that means 'mine' or 'my'.

Synonyms & similar words

my mine personal individual peculiar exclusive particular special unique distinctive characteristic typical identifiable diagnostic diagnosable distinguishing differentiating

Synonyms by register

Formal

personal individual private

Informal

my mine

Literary

my own mine own

Antonyms

yours theirs his hers ours

Common collocations

  • mein kampf
  • mein name is
  • mein gott
  • mein herr
  • mein freund
  • mein kind

Word family

noun mine

Usage note

The word 'mein' is a German possessive determiner and pronoun, meaning 'my' or 'mine'. It is not an English word and should not be used in English sentences unless quoting or referring to German language or culture.

Example sentences

  1. Mein name is Maria. (My name is Maria.)
  2. Mein favorite color is blue. (My favorite color is blue.)
  3. Mein parents are from Germany. (My parents are from Germany.)
  4. Mein cat is black. (My cat is black.)
  5. Mein brother and I went to the park. (My brother and I went to the park.)

Quotes

  • "Ich bin ein Berliner." - John F. Kennedy
  • "Mein Kampf will always be a part of the history of the Holocaust, but it was not in itself a significant cause of the Holocaust." - Timothy Snyder
  • "Mein Gott, es ist voller Sterne!" - Yuri Gagarin

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