DETERMINER

jener/ˈjeːnəs/that (over there); the former

jener is a German determiner that means that (over there) or the former. It is pronounced /ˈjeːnəs/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to something or someone mentioned before or distant in space or time(demonstrative, formal/written language)

a.referring to something previously mentioned, distant

Jenes Problem haben wir gestern besprochen.We discussed that problem yesterday.

b.contrasting with something closer (the latter/the former)

Von diesen beiden Büchern gefällt mir jenes besser.Of these two books, I prefer that one (the former).

Frequently asked questions

What does "jener" mean in English?
"jener" means that (over there) or the former. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "jener"?
"jener" is pronounced /ˈjeːnəs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "jener"?
"jener" is a determiner in German.

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