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this in German

this in German is so, dieser, diese — this means used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.

this in German

so
adv
To the degree or extent indicated.
dieser
det
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
diese
det
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
dieses
det
The (thing) here (used in indicating something or someone nearby).
dieser
det
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone just mentioned).
dieser
det
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
folgend
det
The known (thing) (used in indicating something or someone about to be mentioned).
so ein
det
(informal) A known (thing) (used in first mentioning a person or thing that the speaker does not think is known to the audience). Compare with "a certain ...".
dieser
pron
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
dieses
pron
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.
diese
pron
The thing, item, etc. being indicated.

What does "this" mean?

  1. det Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.
    "This book belongs to my sister."
  2. pron The person or thing being pointed out or referred to.
    "This is exactly what I was looking for."

this in a sentence

  • This book belongs to my sister.
  • This is the house we grew up in.
  • This is exactly what I was looking for.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "this" in German?

"this" in German is so, dieser, diese. this means: Used to point to something or someone nearby or just mentioned.

How do you use "this" in a sentence?

Example: "This book belongs to my sister." In German, "this" is so, dieser, diese.

Are there other ways to say "this" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "this": so, dieser, diese, dieses, folgend, so ein.

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