PRONOUN

deren/ˈdeːʁən/whose; of which

deren is a German pronoun that means whose or of which. It is pronounced /ˈdeːʁən/.

Definitions

1.indicates possession or relation for feminine or plural nouns(relative pronoun; genitive, feminine singular and plural)

a.whose (referring to a feminine singular antecedent)

Die Frau, deren Auto gestohlen wurde, ist meine Nachbarin.The woman whose car was stolen is my neighbor.

b.whose (referring to a plural antecedent)

Die Studenten, deren Prüfungen schwer waren, haben sich beschwert.The students whose exams were difficult complained.

Frequently asked questions

What does "deren" mean in English?
"deren" means whose or of which. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "deren"?
"deren" is pronounced /ˈdeːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "deren"?
"deren" is a pronoun in German.

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