DETERMINER
ein/aɪ̯n/a; an; one (fem./neut. sing.)
ein is a German determiner that means a, an, or one (fem./neut. sing.). It is pronounced /aɪ̯n/.
Definitions
1.used before nouns to indicate an unspecified or unknown person or thing(indefinite article, feminine or neuter)
a.before a feminine noun in nominative singular
Eine Frau steht an der Haltestelle.—A woman is standing at the bus stop.
b.before a feminine or neuter noun in accusative singular
Ich habe eine Idee.—I have an idea.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ein" mean in English?
- "ein" means a, an, or one (fem./neut. sing.). It is a German determiner.
- How do you pronounce "ein"?
- "ein" is pronounced /aɪ̯n/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "ein"?
- "ein" is a determiner in German.
