jede
every
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Definition & meaning
The German word jede is a feminine nominative or accusative form of the indefinite pronoun or determiner jeder. It translates to "every" or "each" in English.
It is used to refer to all members of a group individually. Depending on the context, it expresses:
- Universality: Every single one without exception (e.g., "Jede Frau" means "every woman").
- Frequency: Used in expressions of time to indicate regularity (e.g., "Jede Woche" means "every week").
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: jede is the feminine singular form of jeder. It is used before feminine nouns (e.g., jede Person). Because it is a determiner, it follows the declension patterns of definite articles.
Origin: The word originates from the Middle High German ie-wedere, which is a compound of ie (ever/always) and wedere (which of two). Over time, it evolved into its current function as a distributive pronoun.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Jede Stunde gehe ich spazieren.determiner
Every hour, I go for a walk.
Jede Person kann ganz einfach lernen.determiner
Every person can learn very easily.
Jede Person hat eine Meinung.determiner
Every person has an opinion.
Jede Frage wurde beantwortet.determiner
Every question was answered.
Jede Tür im Haus ist groß.determiner
Every door in the house is large.
Jede Frau liest ein Buch.determiner
Every woman reads a book.
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