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possessive in Swedish

possessive in Swedish is possessiv — possessive means reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.

possessive in Swedish

possessiv
adj
(grammar) Indicating ownership, possession, origin, etc.

What does "possessive" mean?

  1. adj Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.
    "He gets possessive about his tools."
  2. noun The grammatical case or form showing ownership.
    ""John's" is the possessive form of "John.""
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possessive in a sentence

  • He gets possessive about his tools.
  • She was possessive of her friendships in school.
  • "John's" is the possessive form of "John."

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What is "possessive" in Swedish?

"possessive" in Swedish is possessiv. possessive means: Reluctant to share or give up something one considers one's own.

How do you use "possessive" in a sentence?

Example: "He gets possessive about his tools." In Swedish, "possessive" is possessiv.

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