German word

dieses

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈdiːzəs/

Meaning

  • pronounthis one

Example

Ist dieses deins?

Is this yours?

Illustration for dieses (this one)

More examples

Kann dieses funktionieren?

Can this one work?

Core concept

A nearby neutral item is singled out from other visible or understood items.

Common phrases

  • dieses hier

    this one here

  • dieses da drüben

    this one over there

Similar words

dieser: A nearby masculine item singled out from other visible or understood items.
diese: A nearby feminine item singled out from other visible or understood items.
das: A neuter item referred to in the ongoing conversation.
es: A brief stand-in for a neuter thing or matter in conversation.

Definition in German

Bezeichnet eine bestimmte, nahegelegene Sache oder ein sichtbares neutrales Substantiv.

Word origin

Dieses combines the demonstrative stem dies- with the neuter singular ending -es, while dies- belongs to the inherited Germanic demonstrative family seen in dieser.

Usage tips

  • As a standalone pronoun, dieses is used for a neuter noun in the nominative or accusative, while dative uses diesem and genitive uses dessen.

Other meanings

  • thisarticle

Opposites

  • jenesthat onepronoun

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