PRONOUN
es/ɛs/it; this; there (dummy subject)
es is a German pronoun that means it, this, or there (dummy subject). It is pronounced /ɛs/.
Definitions
1.used for neuter subject or as a dummy subject(personal pronoun, subject)
a.refers to a neuter noun or unspecified thing
Es regnet seit gestern.—It has been raining since yesterday.
b.formal subject in impersonal expressions or with verbs that require a subject
Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten.—There are many possibilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "es" mean in English?
- "es" means it, this, or there (dummy subject). 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.
