German demonstrative pronouns
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Hide- 1.What are demonstrative pronouns in German?
- 1.1.List of demonstrative pronouns
- 2.Usage of demonstrative pronoun
- 3.Declension of demonstrative pronouns
- 3.1.Declenson of 'dieser'
- 3.2.Declension of 'jener'
- 4.'Dieser' vs. 'jener'
- 4.1.Usage of 'dieser' and 'jener'
- 5.'Der/die/das' as demonstrative pronouns
- 6.Further demonstrative pronouns in German
- 6.1.'Derselbe'
- 6.2.'Solch-'
- 7.Exercises
- 7.1.Execise of der, die, das as demonstrative pronoun
- 7.2.Exercise of demonstrative pronouns
What are demonstrative pronouns in German?
Demonstrative pronouns are used to emphasize something that is already defined. They replace the before mentioned noun or accompany the emphasized noun.
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List of demonstrative pronouns
dieser/ diese/ dieses
jener/ jene/ jenes
- der da/ die da/ das da
- dieser dort/ diese dort/ dieses dort
- derjenige/ diejenige(n)/ dasjenige
- derselbe/ dieselbe/ dasselbe
- der/ die/ das
- ...
The corresponding pronouns in English are 'that, this, those,...'
Usage of demonstrative pronoun
Demonstrative pronouns in German are used as...
- ... a replacement for an already mentioned noun.
- ... an accompaniment for a noun.
| Replacing a noun | Accompanying a noun |
|---|---|
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Due to their function demonstrative pronouns that accompany a noun are often called demonstrative articles.
Declension of demonstrative pronouns
These pronouns have to be declined due to their...
- ...number (sing./pl.)
- ...gender (m/f/n)
- ...case (nominative/genitive/dative/accusative)
Declining demonstrative pronouns we get the same ending as declining definite articles.
Declenson of 'dieser'
| Nominative | Genitive | Dative | Accusative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masculine | dieser | dieses | diesem | diesen |
| Feminine | diese | dieser | dieser | diese |
| Neuter | dieses | dieses | diesem | dies(es) |
| Plural | diese | dieser | diesen | diese |
Examples:
- Der Chef hat etwas für seine Sekretärin geschrieben und gibt es dieser. -The boss wrote something for his secretary and gives it to her.
- Der Chef hat einen Brief geschrieben. Diesen gibt er seiner Sekretärin. - The boss wrote a letter. He gives it to his secretary.
Declension of 'jener'
| Nominative | Genitive | Dative | Accusative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masculine | jener | jenes | jenem | jenen |
| Feminine | jene | jener | jener | jene |
| Neuter | jenes | jenes | jenem | jenen |
| Plural | jene | jener | jener | jene |
Examples:
- Ich habe schon viele Reisen gemacht, aber jene vor fünf Jahren war die schönste! - I did a lot of journeys, but that one five years ago was the best!
- Jenes Mannes Haus ist abgebrannt. - That mans house burned down.
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'Dieser' vs. 'jener'
In general 'dieser' und 'jener' have the same meaning but they are used differently
Usage of 'dieser' and 'jener'
'Dieser' suggests a shorter spatial or temporal distance than 'jener'
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'Dieser' and 'Jener' are often used to distinguish two or more persons or things of the same kind.
Examples:
- Dieser Schüler weiß sehr viel, jener muss noch viel lernen. - This student knows a lot, that (other) one has to learn a lot.
- Dieses Auto ist alt. Jenes ist neu. - This car is old. That one is new.
In everyday language it is common to use 'der/die/das + da/dort' rather than 'jener/jene/jenes'.
'Der/die/das' as demonstrative pronouns
The definite articles 'der/die/das' can also be used as demonstrative pronoun.
Examples:
- Kennst du das neue Schwimmbad? - Nein, das habe ich noch nicht besucht. - Do you know the new swimming pool? - No, I haven't visited it yet.
- Gefällt dir der Deutschkurs? - Ja, den mag ich sehr! - Do you like the German class? - Yes, I like it very much!
Further demonstrative pronouns in German
'Derselbe'
In German we use the pronoun 'der-/die-/dasselbe' if we are refer to exactly one and the same thing or person.
- Das Haus sieht aus wie auf dem Foto. Ist es dasselbe? - The house looks like in the photo. Is it the same?
- Bernd und Lena sind Fans vom FC Bayern. Ihr Lieblingsverein ist derselbe. - Bernd und Lena are fans of FC Bayern. Their favorite club is the same.
If we refer to another thing of exactly the same kind we don't use 'der-/die-/dasselbe' but 'der/die/das Gleiche'
'Solch-'
The pronoun 'solch-' can also be used as demonstrative pronoun. It is used to indicate several persons or things of the same kind.
The English translation would be "such".
Examples:
- Das sind tropische Früchte. Ich habe solche noch nie gegessen. - That are tropical fruits. I've never eaten such (fruits).
- Das ist ein sehr altes Auto. Solche sind selten geworden. - That is a very old car. Such have become rare.
'Derselb- und solch- ...' have the same endings as other demonstrative pronouns if they are being declined.
Exercises
Execise of der, die, das as demonstrative pronoun
Fill in the missing words
1. Ist der Berg hoch? - Ja, der ist sehr hoch.
(Is the mountain high? - Yes, that one is high.)
2. Sollen wir den Tisch kaufen? - Ja, ist sehr schön.
(Should we buy this table? - Yes, it is very beautiful)
3. Hilfst du dem Lehrer? - Nein, helfe ich sicher nicht.
(Are you helping the teacher? - No, that one I will certainly not help)
4. Ist die Landschaft schön? - Ja, ist wirklich schön.
(Is the landscape beautiful? - Yes, that is really beautiful)
5. Siehst du die Palme dort drüben? - Ja, sehe ich.
(Do you see the palm tree over there? - Yes, I see that)
6. Nimmst du die Gläser? - Ja, kann ich nehmen.
(Are you taking the glasses? - Yes, I can take them)
7. Ist er im Haus? - Nein, in ist er nicht.
(Is he in the house? - No, he's not in that one)
8. Sprichst du mir dem Lehrer? Ja, mit spreche ich.
(Are you talking with your teacher? - Yes, with that one I speak)
9. Die Wege sind sehr leicht? Ja, sind sehr leicht.
(Are the paths easy? - Yes, those are very easy)
10. Siehst du die Wolken? Nein, sehe ich nicht.
(Are you seeing the clouds? - No, I don't see them)
11. Das Buch ist interessant, oder? Nein, ist auf keinen Fall interessant!
(The book is interesting, right? - No, that is not interesting at all!)
Exercise of demonstrative pronouns
Solution
____ Tisch ist schöner als jener Tisch. - This table is nicer than that one
Dieser
___ Rucksack dort gefällt mir besser als dieser hier. - I like thise backpack more than that one
Der
In welchen Hafen sollen wir gehen, in ___ oder ___? - To which harbor should we go, to this one or that one?
diesen oder jenen
In dieser Schublade hast du mehr Platz für deine Kleidung als in ___ dort. - In this wardrobe you have more space for clothes than in that one.
der
Auf welchem Hocker möchtest du sitzen, auf ____ hier oder auf dem? On which chair would you like to sit, this one or that one?
diesem
Mara trägt heute ____ Hut wie gestern - Mara wear the same hat today as yesterday
denselben
Im Radio läuft schon seit Wochen ____ Lied. - The radio plays the same song since weeks
dasselbe
Das sind alles Produkte ___ Marke. - That are all products of the same brand
derselben
Pascal trägt __ T- Shirt wie gestern. - Pascal is wearing the same shirt as yesterday
dasselbe
Das Kind will immer __ Geschichte über die Prinzessin hören. - The kid always wants to hear the same story about the princess
dieselbe
Exercises
Execise of der, die, das as demonstrative pronoun
Fill in the missing words
1. Ist der Berg hoch? - Ja, der ist sehr hoch.
(Is the mountain high? - Yes, that one is high.)
2. Sollen wir den Tisch kaufen? - Ja, ist sehr schön.
(Should we buy this table? - Yes, it is very beautiful)
3. Hilfst du dem Lehrer? - Nein, helfe ich sicher nicht.
(Are you helping the teacher? - No, that one I will certainly not help)
4. Ist die Landschaft schön? - Ja, ist wirklich schön.
(Is the landscape beautiful? - Yes, that is really beautiful)
5. Siehst du die Palme dort drüben? - Ja, sehe ich.
(Do you see the palm tree over there? - Yes, I see that)
6. Nimmst du die Gläser? - Ja, kann ich nehmen.
(Are you taking the glasses? - Yes, I can take them)
7. Ist er im Haus? - Nein, in ist er nicht.
(Is he in the house? - No, he's not in that one)
8. Sprichst du mir dem Lehrer? Ja, mit spreche ich.
(Are you talking with your teacher? - Yes, with that one I speak)
9. Die Wege sind sehr leicht? Ja, sind sehr leicht.
(Are the paths easy? - Yes, those are very easy)
10. Siehst du die Wolken? Nein, sehe ich nicht.
(Are you seeing the clouds? - No, I don't see them)
11. Das Buch ist interessant, oder? Nein, ist auf keinen Fall interessant!
(The book is interesting, right? - No, that is not interesting at all!)
Exercise of demonstrative pronouns
Solution
____ Tisch ist schöner als jener Tisch. - This table is nicer than that one
Dieser
___ Rucksack dort gefällt mir besser als dieser hier. - I like thise backpack more than that one
Der
In welchen Hafen sollen wir gehen, in ___ oder ___? - To which harbor should we go, to this one or that one?
diesen oder jenen
In dieser Schublade hast du mehr Platz für deine Kleidung als in ___ dort. - In this wardrobe you have more space for clothes than in that one.
der
Auf welchem Hocker möchtest du sitzen, auf ____ hier oder auf dem? On which chair would you like to sit, this one or that one?
diesem
Mara trägt heute ____ Hut wie gestern - Mara wear the same hat today as yesterday
denselben
Im Radio läuft schon seit Wochen ____ Lied. - The radio plays the same song since weeks
dasselbe
Das sind alles Produkte ___ Marke. - That are all products of the same brand
derselben
Pascal trägt __ T- Shirt wie gestern. - Pascal is wearing the same shirt as yesterday
dasselbe
Das Kind will immer __ Geschichte über die Prinzessin hören. - The kid always wants to hear the same story about the princess
dieselbe
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