PRONOUN

derjenige/ˈdeːɐ̯ˌjeːnɪɡə/the one; that one; he/she/it who

derjenige is a German pronoun that means the one, that one, or he/she/it who. It is pronounced /ˈdeːɐ̯ˌjeːnɪɡə/.

Definitions

1.that one; the one (refers to a specific person or thing already mentioned)(reference/demonstrative)

a.refers to a specific person or object previously identified, often with a relative clause

Derjenige, der zuerst kommt, bekommt den besten Platz.The one who comes first gets the best seat.

b.stresses or singles out a particular individual or thing among others

Ich habe mit derjenigen gesprochen, die das Projekt leitet.I spoke with the one (female) who leads the project.

Frequently asked questions

What does "derjenige" mean in English?
"derjenige" means the one, that one, or he/she/it who. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "derjenige"?
"derjenige" is pronounced /ˈdeːɐ̯ˌjeːnɪɡə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "derjenige"?
"derjenige" is a pronoun in German.

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