PRONOUN

dies/diːs/this; this one

dies is a German pronoun that means this or this one. It is pronounced /diːs/.

Definitions

1.this; this thing or matter(demonstrative; referring to a thing or statement)

a.used to refer to something that has just been mentioned or is present

Dies ist mein Buch.—This is my book.

b.used to refer back to an idea or statement

Ich verstehe das Problem. Dies sollten wir lösen.—I understand the problem. We should solve this.

Frequently asked questions

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

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