diese
[ˈdiːzə]
In German, the English phrase "these" is translated as diese.
diese is used as the plural form of "this".
Meaning: plural of this (pron)
Which one should you use?
While diese is used for the plural, the form dieser is used for the masculine singular nominative. Additionally, when referring to a single masculine noun in the accusative case, the form changes to diesen.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form diese is used specifically for the nominative and accusative plural cases.
Did you know?
- If a German speaker wants to emphasize 'these' specifically over 'those', they may add the word hier 'here' immediately after diese.
- When using diese to point at objects in a shop, Germans often rely more on gestures than English speakers do. While an English speaker might say 'I want these', a German speaker might simply point and say die to be more natural.
- The word diese is actually a feminine singular form in certain grammatical contexts, such as the nominative or accusative singular. This can be confusing because it looks identical to the plural form for 'these'.
Examples in context
- Nimm diese zu dir.Take these with you.The sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use diese when telling someone to take something.Tatoeba #6643156 by Felixjp, translation #2647613 by CK
- Diese sind für Tom.These are for Tom.The sentence shows how to use diese to indicate who something is for.Tatoeba #6626212 by Felixjp, translation #3364623 by CK
- Zieh diese hier an.Put these on.The sentence illustrates the use of diese when instructing someone to put something on.Tatoeba #8245043 by MisterTrouser, translation #6049423 by mailohilohi
- Können Sie mir bitte diese Dokumente reichen?Could you please pass me these documents?
- 1999 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sarah and Maximilian are looking at some books in a shop.
- SarahSind diese Bücher gut?Are these books good?
- MaximilianJa, diese sind sehr spannend.Yes, these are very exciting.
- SarahSollen wir diese kaufen?Should we buy these?
- MaximilianJa, nimm bitte diese hier.Yes, please take these here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “these” translations and entries diese, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
