DETERMINER

dies/diːs/this; these; that

dies is a German determiner that means this, these, or that. It is pronounced /diːs/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to something or someone near in space, time, or context(demonstrative determiner/pronoun)

a.feminine singular form: nominative/accusative

Diese Tasche gehört mir.—This bag belongs to me.

b.plural (all genders): nominative/accusative

Diese Bücher sind neu.—These books are new.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dies" mean in English?
"dies" means this, these, or that. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "dies"?
"dies" is pronounced /diːs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "dies"?
"dies" is a determiner in German.

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