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hans/hennes/deres vs sin/sitt/sine — the key contrast
hans/hennes/deres vs sin/sitt/sine — the key contrast
Structure:
hans/hennes = non-reflexive possessive; sin = reflexive (refers to subject)
This distinction is one of the most common errors for foreign learners of Norwegian.
Example:
Per besøkte vennens hus. Han likte huset hans. / Per besøkte sitt eget hus. **Translation:** Per visited the friend's house. He liked his (the friend's) house. / Per visited his own house.
Examples
Per besøkte vennens hus.
Per visited the friend's house.
Han likte huset hans.
He liked his (the friend's) house.
/ Per besøkte sitt eget hus.
/ Per visited his own house.