PRONOUN

es/ɛs/it

es is a German pronoun that means it. It is pronounced /ɛs/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to a neuter subject or to introduce impersonal statements(personal pronoun, subject)

a.it (referring to a neuter noun)

Das Buch ist neu. Es gefällt mir sehr.The book is new. I like it a lot.

b.it (impersonal subject)

Es regnet heute.It's raining today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "es" mean in English?
"es" means it. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "es"?
"es" is pronounced /ɛs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "es"?
"es" is a pronoun in German.

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