The genitive relative pronoun showing possession by a masculine or neuter singular antecedent.
Natural examples
Der Kunde, dessen Bestellung gestern ankam, wartet auf die Rechnung.
The customer whose order arrived yesterday is waiting for the invoice.
Der Arzt, dessen Praxis renoviert wird, arbeitet vorübergehend hier.
The doctor whose office is being renovated works here temporarily.
Das Gerät, dessen Akku leer ist, muss heute geladen werden.
A device whose battery is empty needs charging today.
Usage note
Dessen begins a relative clause and marks possession. It refers to a masculine or neuter singular antecedent; feminine and plural use deren.
Mini-lesson: dessen
The genitive relative pronoun showing possession by a masculine or neuter singular antecedent. Dessen begins a relative clause and marks possession. It refers to a masculine or neuter singular antecedent; feminine and plural use deren.
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