German Conversation · Level 26
90 words
German word
dies
Pronunciation
IPA/diːs/
Meaning
- pronounthis
Example
Kannst du dies sehen?
Can you see this?
More examples
Genau dies habe ich gemeint.
I meant exactly this.
Core concept
A finger points to one nearby thing or to one thing just mentioned.
Common phrases
genau dies
exactly this
dies und das
this and that
Similar words
das: Indicates a thing identified by pointing or by the surrounding context.
dieses: Indicates one nearby thing as a neuter singular form.
diese: Indicates several nearby things as a plural form.
Definition in German
Auf etwas in der Nähe oder auf zuvor Erwähntes hinweist.
Word origin
German dies continues the Proto-Germanic demonstrative pronoun *þis and is related to English this.
Usage tips
- As a standalone pronoun, dies is common in formal or written German, while das or das hier is often more conversational.