Es Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Es" is used as pronoun with the meaning of "it" or "there".

Essential properties of "es"

Its most important properties are:

Meanings of "es" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "The neutral third-person singular pronoun, equivalent to 'it'"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es regnet heute.It is raining today.
  2. Wie geht es dir?How are you? (lit. How goes it with you?)
  3. Es ist schon spät.It is already late.

2.) "Used as a formal or impersonal subject, often translated as 'it' or 'there'"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es wird dunkel.It is getting dark.
  2. Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten.There are many possibilities.
  3. Es klopft an der Tür.There is a knock at the door.

3.) "An anticipatory pronoun used to introduce a subordinate clause"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Es ist wichtig, dass du pünktlich kommst.It is important that you arrive on time.
  2. Es freut mich, Sie kennenzulernen.It pleases me to meet you. (I am pleased to meet you.)
  3. Es scheint, als ob es regnen würde.It seems as if it would rain.

4.) "Neuter pronoun referring to a previously mentioned noun"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind schläft. Es ist müde.The child is sleeping. It is tired.
  2. Ich habe ein neues Auto. Es ist rot.I have a new car. It is red.
  3. Das Wetter ist schön. Es macht mich glücklich.The weather is beautiful. It makes me happy.
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