diesen
Translation
this, these
Examples
Ich kaufe diesen Tisch.
I am buying this table.
Ich spreche mit diesen Leuten.
I am speaking with these people.
Grammar Patterns
((masculine singular noun)) ((in accusative)) this ... diesen + Noun. He is reading this novel.
((plural noun)) ((in dative)) to these ... diesen + Noun. We thank these helpers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jenen (that table, to those people); Antonyms: (no direct ones)
Etymology
A declined form of 'dieser'. The '-en' ending marks the accusative masculine singular OR the dative plural.
Memory Tips
The '-en' ending is very common. Remember it covers two key cases: accusative masculine ('Ich sehe den/diesen Mann') and dative plural ('mit den/diesen Kindern').