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'.

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