Demonstrativpronomen: dieser, diese, dieses grammar in German

Language: German
Level: A1
Unit: Pronomen und Artikel
Practice types: 0

What this grammar point covers

In German, 'dieser', 'diese', and 'dieses' are demonstrative pronouns. They are used to point out or emphasize a specific person or thing, similar to saying 'this' or 'these' in English.

When to use it

Use 'dieser', 'diese', or 'dieses' in German when you want to show or highlight a specific object or person. They help make it clear which thing or person you are talking about.

Key forms

'dieser' (masculine, singular): dieser Mann
'diese' (feminine, singular or plural): diese Frau, diese Bücher
'dieses' (neuter, singular): dieses Kind

Examples

Dieser Apfel ist rot.

English: This apple is red.

Ich mag diese Blumen.

English: I like these flowers.

Dieses Buch ist interessant.

English: This book is interesting.

Diese Kinder spielen im Park.

English: These children are playing in the park.

Tips

Remember to match 'dieser', 'diese', or 'dieses' with the gender (masculine, feminine, neuter) and number (singular, plural) of the noun.
The endings of 'dieser', 'diese', and 'dieses' change in different cases (nominative, accusative, etc.) in German.
Do not confuse 'dieser' with the definite article 'der'.