When you're trying to say 'this' or 'these' in German, you'll often come across diese. It's a versatile little word that functions as a determiner, meaning it introduces a noun.
You use diese specifically for feminine singular nouns, like diese Frau (this woman), or for any plural noun, regardless of its gender, such as diese Kinder (these children) or diese Autos (these cars).
Remember that German determiners change their endings based on the case (nominative, accusative, dative, genitive) and the gender/number of the noun they're modifying. So while diese is common, you'll also see forms like dieser, diesem, and diesen depending on the sentence structure.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The German word "diese" is a determiner, which means it modifies a noun. You can translate it as "this" or "these" in English. It's a fundamental word you'll hear and use constantly when speaking German. The key thing to remember about "diese" is that its form depends on the gender and number of the noun it's modifying. For A1 learners, we'll focus on its use with feminine singular nouns and all plural nouns, as that's where you'll encounter "diese" directly.
- DEFINITION
- This, these (feminine singular, or plural)
Let's break down when to use "diese":
- Feminine Singular Nouns: When you're talking about a single item that is grammatically feminine in German, you use "diese." For example, "die Frau" (the woman) is feminine. If you want to say "this woman," you'd say "diese Frau."
- All Plural Nouns: This is where "diese" is super useful because it works for *all* plural nouns, regardless of their original gender in the singular form. Whether it's masculine, feminine, or neuter in the singular, if it's plural, you'll use "diese." For example, "die Männer" (the men), "die Frauen" (the women), and "die Kinder" (the children) all use "diese" when you want to say "these men," "these women," or "these children."
Here are some examples to help you see "diese" in action:
Diese Frau ist nett.
This woman is nice.
Ich mag diese Blumen.
I like these flowers.
Wo sind diese Bücher?
Where are these books?
It's important not to confuse "diese" with other forms of the demonstrative pronoun, like "dieser" (masculine singular) or "dieses" (neuter singular). While they all stem from the same root meaning "this/these," their endings change based on the noun's gender and case. For now, focus on mastering "diese" for feminine singular and all plural nouns. This will cover a large portion of your early conversations.
Think of "diese" as a pointing word. You use it to specify which item or group of items you're referring to. It's like saying "*this* one, not that one" or "*these* ones, not those others."
Mastering "diese" will significantly improve your ability to form simple sentences and communicate more clearly in German. Pay attention to how native speakers use it, and try to incorporate it into your own practice sentences. Repetition and exposure are your best friends here. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; that's how you learn!
How Formal Is It?
"Diese Unterlagen müssen vor Montag eingereicht werden."
"Ich habe diese Blumen für dich gekauft."
"Guck mal, diese Schuhe sind cool!"
"Mama, darf ich diese Kekse haben?"
"Diese Party war der Hammer!"
रोचक तथ्य
The forms of 'dieser' (this/these) are very similar to definite articles (der, die, das), which can help you remember them.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- confusing with 'dieser' or 'dieses'
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Diese Frau ist nett.
This woman is nice.
Feminine singular noun.
Diese Blumen sind schön.
These flowers are beautiful.
Plural noun.
Ich mag diese Farbe.
I like this color.
Feminine singular noun. 'Farbe' is feminine.
Diese Bücher sind interessant.
These books are interesting.
Plural noun.
Wo sind diese Schlüssel?
Where are these keys?
Plural noun. 'Schlüssel' is masculine singular but here it's plural.
Diese Tasse ist leer.
This cup is empty.
Feminine singular noun. 'Tasse' is feminine.
Ich möchte diese Äpfel kaufen.
I want to buy these apples.
Plural noun. 'Äpfel' is masculine plural.
Diese Stifte sind neu.
These pens are new.
Plural noun. 'Stifte' is masculine plural.
Diese Schuhe sind zu klein für mich.
These shoes are too small for me.
diese (plural) modifying Schuhe (plural)
Ich mag diese Farbe sehr gerne.
I really like this color.
diese (feminine singular) modifying Farbe (feminine singular)
Kannst du mir bitte diese Bücher geben?
Can you please give me these books?
diese (plural) modifying Bücher (plural)
Diese Entscheidung war nicht einfach.
This decision was not easy.
diese (feminine singular) modifying Entscheidung (feminine singular)
Wir haben diese Woche viel Arbeit.
We have a lot of work this week.
diese (feminine singular) modifying Woche (feminine singular)
Schau dir mal diese Bilder an!
Take a look at these pictures!
diese (plural) modifying Bilder (plural)
Diese Art von Musik höre ich oft.
I often listen to this kind of music.
diese (feminine singular) modifying Art (feminine singular)
Ich muss diese E-Mails noch beantworten.
I still need to answer these emails.
diese (plural) modifying E-Mails (plural)
व्याकरण पैटर्न
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
Diese Frau ist nett.
This woman is nice.
Diese Bücher sind interessant.
These books are interesting.
Ich mag diese Musik.
I like this music.
Wo sind diese Schlüssel?
Where are these keys?
Diese Blumen riechen gut.
These flowers smell good.
Ich habe diese Aufgaben gemacht.
I did these tasks.
Diese Lampe ist hell.
This lamp is bright.
Kaufst du diese Äpfel?
Are you buying these apples?
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Old High German 'disiu'
मूल अर्थ: this
Germanicसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
When speaking German, paying attention to the gender and number of the noun when using words like 'diese' is crucial for sounding natural. It's a fundamental part of German grammar that takes practice to master, but it's essential for clear communication.
खुद को परखो 30 सवाल
___ Frau ist meine Mutter. (This woman is my mother.)
Frau is a feminine noun, so 'diese' is used for 'this'.
Ich mag ___ Blumen sehr. (I like these flowers very much.)
Blumen is a plural noun, so 'diese' is used for 'these'.
Sind ___ Bücher interessant? (Are these books interesting?)
Bücher is a plural noun, so 'diese' is used for 'these'.
___ Tasche ist neu. (This bag is new.)
Tasche is a feminine noun, so 'diese' is used for 'this'.
Wir kaufen ___ Äpfel. (We are buying these apples.)
Äpfel is a plural noun, so 'diese' is used for 'these'.
___ Schülerin lernt Deutsch. (This student (female) is learning German.)
Schülerin is a feminine noun, so 'diese' is used for 'this'.
Listen for 'diese' and understand the sentence meaning.
Listen carefully to the word 'diese' in the sentence.
Pay attention to how 'diese' is used with a plural noun.
Read this aloud:
Sagen Sie: Diese Katze ist klein.
Focus: The 'ie' sound in 'diese'
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Sagen Sie: Ich habe diese Bücher.
Focus: The 'ie' sound in 'diese'
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Sagen Sie: Diese Häuser sind groß.
Focus: The 'ie' sound and the 's' in 'diese'
तुमने कहा:
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Welches Wort passt am besten in den Satz: 'Ich habe ____ Bücher gelesen.'?
'diese' is used for plural nouns in the accusative case, like 'Bücher'.
Wähle die richtige Form: '____ Stadt hat viele alte Gebäude.'
'Stadt' is feminine, so 'Diese' is the correct form for the nominative case.
Er mag ____ Schuhe nicht.
'Schuhe' is plural, and in the accusative case, 'diese' is used.
Der Satz 'Diese Mann ist sehr nett.' ist grammatisch korrekt.
'Mann' is masculine, so it should be 'Dieser Mann'.
In 'Ich sehe diese Autos.' bezieht sich 'diese' auf ein einzelnes Auto.
'Autos' is plural, so 'diese' refers to multiple cars.
Wenn Sie über ein weibliches Substantiv im Nominativ sprechen, verwenden Sie 'diese'.
For feminine singular nouns in the nominative case, 'diese' is the correct form.
Pay attention to how 'dieser' modifies 'globalisierten Welt'.
Listen for 'dieser' modifying a plural noun.
Note 'dieser' in front of 'historischen Dokumente'.
Read this aloud:
Die Auswirkungen dieser Entscheidungen werden sich erst in einigen Jahren vollständig zeigen.
Focus: entscheidungen
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Können Sie die Relevanz dieser Argumente im aktuellen politischen Diskurs erläutern?
Focus: diskurs
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Die kontinuierliche Bewertung dieser Maßnahmen ist unerlässlich, um ihre Effektivität sicherzustellen.
Focus: effektivität
तुमने कहा:
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This sentence structure is common for emphasizing the need for detailed analysis in complex situations.
This sentence demonstrates a contrasting idea, where challenges are overcome to achieve objectives.
This sentence indicates a necessity to re-evaluate a strategy due to new insights.
/ 30 correct
Perfect score!
उदाहरण
Diese Blumen sind wunderschön.
संबंधित सामग्री
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
ab
A1यह पूर्वसर्ग एक शुरुआती बिंदु या अलगाव दिखाता है।
abends
A2in the evening
aber
A1'aber' का प्रयोग कुछ ऐसा पेश करने के लिए किया जाता है जो अभी कही गई बात के विपरीत हो।
abgelegen
B1remote
ablehnen
A2किसी प्रस्ताव या अनुरोध को ठुकरा देना।
abschließen
A2किसी काम को पूरा करना या किसी दरवाज़े को चाबी से बंद करना।
abseits
A2abseits का मतलब है कि कोई चीज़ मुख्य क्षेत्र या सामान्य रास्ते से दूर स्थित है।
acht
A1यह सात के बाद आने वाली संख्या है।
Achte
A1यह शब्द सातवें के बाद की स्थिति बताता है। यह क्रम में आठवां स्थान है।
achten
A2किसी चीज़ पर ध्यान देना या सावधान रहना। इसका मतलब है कि आप बारीकियों पर नज़र रख रहे हैं।
