DETERMINER

jener/ˈjeːnəs/that; those

jener is a German determiner that means that or those. It is pronounced /ˈjeːnəs/.

Definitions

1.that person or thing (refers to someone/something more distant in space or time)(demonstrative determiner/pronoun)

a.used to talk about something mentioned earlier or far away

Jene Zeit war voller Herausforderungen.—That time was full of challenges.

b.with plural reference: those (people/things)

Jene Bücher gehören mir.—Those books belong to me.

Frequently asked questions

What does "jener" mean in English?
"jener" means that or those. It is a German determiner.
How do you pronounce "jener"?
"jener" is pronounced /ˈjeːnəs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "jener"?
"jener" is a determiner in German.

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Make “jener” 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.