PRONOUN

es/ɛs/it

es is a German pronoun that means it. It is pronounced /ɛs/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to a neuter subject or to introduce impersonal statements(personal pronoun, subject)

a.it (referring to a neuter noun)

Das Buch ist neu. Es gefällt mir sehr.—The book is new. I like it a lot.

b.it (impersonal subject)

Es regnet heute.—It's raining today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "es" mean in English?
"es" means it. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "es"?
"es" is pronounced /ɛs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "es"?
"es" is a pronoun in German.

Related pronouns

Make “es” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.