dieser
Translation
this, that, this one, that one
Examples
Dieser Tisch ist sehr teuer.
This table is very expensive.
Ich kenne diesen Mann nicht.
I do not know this man.
Mit dieser Frau arbeite ich.
I work with this woman.
Grammar Patterns
((dieser/diese/dieses)) ((noun)) this (noun) Dieser Mann ist mein Freund.
((dieser)) this (one) (as pronoun) Dieser gefällt mir.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jener (that); Antonyms: none
Etymology
From Old High German 'desēr', a combination of the article 'der' and a demonstrative particle.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dieser' as pointing directly at something close: 'THIS here'.