Dies
Translation
this, that
Examples
Dies ist mein Haus.
This is my house.
Was bedeutet dies?
What does this mean?
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) this is... Dies ist ein Apfel.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das; Antonyms: jenes
Etymology
From Old High German 'diz', cognate with English 'this'.
Memory Tips
'Dies' is used as a standalone pronoun for neuter nouns or to refer to a situation. Think of it as pointing to something specific, just like 'this'.