DETERMINER
jener/ˈjeːnəs/that (over there); the former
jener is a German determiner that means that (over there) or the former. It is pronounced /ˈjeːnəs/.
Definitions
1.used to refer to something or someone mentioned before or distant in space or time(demonstrative, formal/written language)
a.referring to something previously mentioned, distant
Jenes Problem haben wir gestern besprochen.—We discussed that problem yesterday.
b.contrasting with something closer (the latter/the former)
Von diesen beiden Büchern gefällt mir jenes besser.—Of these two books, I prefer that one (the former).
Frequently asked questions
- What does "jener" mean in English?
- "jener" means that (over there) or the former. 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.
