Explanation: The genitive case in Modern English is used to indicate possession, that is to say to indicate that something belongs to someone. The genitive case is shown adding ‘s to a singular noun. However, the genitive case of plural nouns is formed only by adding an apostrophe (‘).

The Saxon Genitive is used with the nouns for people, animals, countries, expressions of time, as well as the collective names for people and animals. It establishes a relationship of ownership or possession between two terms. The Saxon genitive is formed by adding an apostrophe and an “s” to the name of the owner.

Modern English is an example of a language that has a possessive case rather than a conventional genitive case. That is, Modern English indicates a genitive construction with either the possessive clitic suffix “-‘s”, or a prepositional genitive construction such as “x of y”.

A genitive pronoun takes the place of the genitive determiner and the noun [our + dog = ours] . It refers back to a previously mentioned or understood noun. The pronoun can stand alone. That is, it can stand independently as the subject or object noun in a clause.

What to Say Instead of “Yes”

1. A thousand times, yes!
2. A million times, yes!
3. Count me in!
4. No problem. I’m always happy to help.
5. Aye, sir!
6. I think we have a consensus.
7. I would like to express my full approval.
8. I’d be delighted.

“Listen, sir….What is another word for sir?

What is another word for noted?

“I want to make sure we’re all on the same page before we proceed with a plan of action.”…What is another word for on the same page?

Try some of these new “yes” phrases to your vocabulary to sound more like a native speaker.

1. Yes. We’re sure you know this one already.
2. By all means. By all means is probably the next formal response (answer) after yes.
3. Of course.
4. Yeah / Yeah, sure!
5. Ok.
6. Roger that.
7. Uh-huh.

Yes

“Och aye the noo!” Its direct English translation is “Oh yes, just now”. And, while some Scots may chuckle along with you, it is considered quite offensive by others. For the record, it is not even something you’ll generally hear the locals say.

Use of aye is an archaism in most of the English-speaking world but remains in use in Scottish, Northern Irish and Northern English usage. In December 1993, a witness in a Scottish court who had answered “aye” to confirm he was the person summoned was told by a sheriff judge that he must answer either yes or no.

History and Etymology for aye Old English ā continued into Middle English as o, oo, and the two words may occur combined as “(for) ay and oo,” meaning “forever.” For incorporation of ā into compounds in Old English see aught entry 1, no entry 1, naught entry 1, each entry 1.

‘Aye’ is Scottish. ‘Aye’ is said alot in Northern Ireland due to the Scottish that live there. Alot of Irish nationalists also say it but only because they have picked it up rather than it being apart of there Irish culture.

(idiomatic, nautical) The correct and seamanlike reply, onboard a Royal Navy (U.S. Navy) ship, on receipt of an order from an officer. It means “I understand the command and hasten to comply with the order.”

They’re the.. aey THERE’S nothing like snuggling down over the Christmas period must-see programmes you will love….AEY.