What does irgend mean in German?
What does irgend mean in German?
some
“irgend-” is the German word for “some”.
What are indefinite pronouns in German?
Just like in English, German indefinite pronouns may refer to the presence or absence of something. In German, einer, eine, eines all refer to someone, or one thing. The pronouns keiner, keine, kein(e)s refer to no one, not any, or not anyone. Both sets of indefinite pronouns need to be conjugated, just like articles.
What is a demonstrative pronoun in German?
German demonstrative pronouns can be translated as ‘this’ or ‘these’ and ‘that’ or ‘those’: dieser, diese, dieses – this, that. diese – (pl) these, those.
Is etwas an indefinite pronoun?
Some of the indefinite pronouns in German grammar are etwas, nichts, man, jemand, jeder.
How do you use Irgendein?
Usage notes For plurals and uncountable singulars, use irgendwelcher. The distinction between some and any is alien to German. On the other hand, irgendein is not freely usable for “any” where this word is similar in meaning to “every”, as in You can choose any of my books. Any student can apply.
What are the definite pronouns?
Definite Pronouns refer to specific people, things and places. They include the pronouns: I, he, she, it this, that and others.
How do you use ist in German?
You can use it just like the English word ‘is’ – just add the letter ‘t’ (is = ist).
What are interrogative pronouns?
An interrogative pronoun is a pronoun used to ask a question. For example, the word who is an interrogative pronoun in the sentence Who are you? Like most other pronouns, interrogative pronouns replace nouns in sentences.
How do you conjugate Jemand?
Jemand gilt als reich, wenn er nicht mehr arbeiten muss. Leider war niemand da. Verrate es bitte niemand / niemandem. Niemand wusste, wo er sich versteckt hat….HA24.
| singular | ||
|---|---|---|
| genitive | jemands / jemandes | niemands / niemandes |
| dative | jemand / jemandem | niemand / niemandem |
| accusative | jemand / jemanden | niemand / niemanden |