DETERMINER

dies/diːs/this; these

dies is a German determiner that means this or these. It is pronounced /diːs/.

Definitions

1.this; these (used to refer to a specific person, thing, or group previously mentioned or known)(demonstrative, masculine/neuter accusative singular, plural dative)

a.masculine accusative singular

Ich habe diesen Film schon gesehen.I have already seen this film.

b.neuter accusative singular

Kannst du mir diesen Buchstaben zeigen?Can you show me this letter?

c.plural dative

Mit diesen Freunden macht das Leben Spaß.Life is fun with these friends.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dies" mean in English?
"dies" means this or these. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "dies"?
"dies" is pronounced /diːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "dies"?
"dies" is a determiner in German.

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