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.
