PRONOUN

einer/ˈaɪ̯nɐ/one (person); someone

einer is a German pronoun that means one (person) or someone. It is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nɐ/.

Definitions

1.someone; one (person)(pronoun, masculine singular, nominative)

a.refers to an unspecified male person or individual in a group

Einer von uns muss das machen.One of us has to do it.

b.used impersonally to mean 'someone' or 'anyone'

Wenn einer fragt, sag Bescheid.If someone asks, let me know.

Frequently asked questions

What does "einer" mean in English?
"einer" means one (person) or someone. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "einer"?
"einer" is pronounced /ˈaɪ̯nɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "einer"?
"einer" is a pronoun in German.

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