whose
Translation
whose
Examples
Whose book is this?
Whose book is this?
This is the man whose dog was lost.
This is the man whose dog was lost.
Grammar Patterns
((determiner)) + ((noun)) asks about possession. Whose car is parked outside?
((noun)) + whose + ((noun)) used as a relative pronoun. That's the girl whose brother is in my class.
Similar Words
Do not confuse with 'who's' (who is/who has).
Etymology
From Old English 'hwæs', the genitive case of 'hwā' (who).
Memory Tips
Remember that 'whose' has to do with ownership. If you can replace it with 'who is', you should use 'who's'.