I. Theory
The genitive case is used to show the relation between two nouns where one belongs to the other. This case can actually be seen in English with the possessive ‘s. While an s can (without apostrophe) can make the genitive in German, Germans typically prefer using a genitive article between the nouns to show their relation.| Die Farbe des Autos The color of the car Die Straßen der Stadt The streets of the city Katjas Geld Katja’s money Vaters Haus Father’s house |
When an article or a possessive adjective is used, a genitive article must be included. If the genitive -s is used, no articles or possessives are used before both nouns. We see this below: