DETERMINER

dieser/ˈdiːzɐ/this; that

dieser is a German determiner that means this or that. It is pronounced /ˈdiːzɐ/.

Definitions

1.used to indicate a person or thing that is near in space, time, or context(demonstrative, reference)

a.refers to a specific, close object/person previously mentioned or visible

Dieser Stuhl ist bequem.This chair is comfortable.

b.used to distinguish from another person or thing further away or less relevant

Ich nehme diesen Apfel, du kannst jenen haben.I’ll take this apple, you can have that one.

Frequently asked questions

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

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