DETERMINER

ein/aɪ̯n/a; an; one (fem./neut. sing.)

ein is a German determiner that means a, an, or one (fem./neut. sing.). It is pronounced /aɪ̯n/.

Definitions

1.used before nouns to indicate an unspecified or unknown person or thing(indefinite article, feminine or neuter)

a.before a feminine noun in nominative singular

Eine Frau steht an der Haltestelle.A woman is standing at the bus stop.

b.before a feminine or neuter noun in accusative singular

Ich habe eine Idee.I have an idea.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ein" mean in English?
"ein" means a, an, or one (fem./neut. sing.). It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "ein"?
"ein" is pronounced /aɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "ein"?
"ein" is a determiner in German.

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