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Er Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Er" is mainly used as pronoun meaning "he", "it" or "no direct translation (filler word)". It is also used as particle.
Essential properties of "er"
Its most important properties are:
Meanings of "er" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "He (masculine personal pronoun)"
"Er", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "Third-person singular masculine personal pronoun in the nominative case."
- Translation(s): he
- Synonym(s): der
- Related word(s): sie, es
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er geht zur Schule.
- Er isst gerne Pizza.
- Er spricht Deutsch und Englisch.
2.) "It (dummy subject or referring to a masculine noun)"
"Er", when used with this meaning, acts as pronoun.
- Definition: "Pronoun used as a dummy subject or referring to a masculine noun that translates to 'it' in English."
- Translation(s): it
- Synonym(s): das, dies
- Related word(s): es
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist ein interessantes Buch.
- Er war ein schöner Tag.
- Er ist wichtig, dass wir pünktlich sind.
3.) "Colloquial filler word for emphasis"
"Er", when used with this meaning, acts as particle.
- Definition: "An expletive particle or filler word without specific meaning, used for emphasis or colloquial style."
- Translation(s): no direct translation (filler word)
- Synonym(s): nun, eben, halt
- Related word(s): Aussage, Betonung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Was machst du er da?
- Wo bist du er gewesen?
- Wie spät ist er es?