PRONOUN
derjenige/ˈdeːɐ̯ˌjeːnɪɡə/the one(s); those (who/that)
derjenige is a German pronoun that means the one(s) or those (who/that). It is pronounced /ˈdeːɐ̯ˌjeːnɪɡə/.
Definitions
1.the one(s), those (who/that)(reference to specific persons or things previously mentioned)
a.person(s) or thing(s) specifically referred to
Diejenigen, die zu spät kommen, dürfen nicht mehr hinein.—Those who arrive late are not allowed in.
b.emphasizing definite selection from a set
Ich nehme diejenigen Bücher, die du empfohlen hast.—I'll take those books you recommended.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "derjenige" mean in English?
- "derjenige" means the one(s) or those (who/that). 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.
