eine
Translation
a, an, one
Examples
Ich sehe eine Katze.
I see a cat.
Eine Frau liest ein Buch.
A woman is reading a book.
Grammar Patterns
((+ feminine singular noun)) placed before a feminine singular noun. Ich habe eine Schwester.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (definite article) die; Antonyms: keine (no/none)
Etymology
Derived from Old High German 'ein' (one). It shares roots with the English words 'one' and 'an'.
Memory Tips
This is the feminine indefinite article. Remember 'eine' for 'die' nouns. The 'e' ending is a common feminine marker.