Danish · Question Words
Hvis
Whose
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about ownership. Also means if.
Example
Hvis taske er det her?
Whose bag is this?
Etymology
'Hvis' comes from Old Norse 'hvers', meaning whose. This term addresses possession and has preserved its role throughout the history of the language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hvis' is used in both spoken and written contexts, applicable in formal inquiries related to ownership or relation.