my
Translation
my
Examples
This is my book.
This is my book.
My name is John.
My name is John.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) used before a noun to show it belongs to me This is my book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Antonyms: your, his, her, its, our, their
Etymology
From Old English 'mīn', meaning 'of me' or 'belonging to me'.
Memory Tips
Used to show possession for the first person singular ('I'). It always comes before a noun.