mijn

This is the 47th most frequent Dutch word.


mijn

"Mijn" means "my" or "mine" in English.


In this sentence, 'mijn' is used as a possessive pronoun to indicate possession of the noun 'auto' (car).

Dit is mijn auto.

This is my car.


Here, 'mijn' functions as a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership of 'vriend' (friend).

Mijn vriend heeft mij geholpen.

My friend helped me.


In this context, 'mijn' refers to a noun, specifically 'mine' as in a place where minerals are extracted.

De mijn is gesloten vanwege veiligheidsredenen.

The mine was closed due to safety reasons.