jemand
someone
Ein unbestimmter Mensch, dessen Name oder Identität nicht bekannt oder nicht wichtig ist.
The German word "jemand" is a pronoun meaning "someone" or "somebody". It refers to an unspecified or unknown person.
- "Jemand" is a standalone word, not a compound.
- Used to indicate an indefinite person in sentences.
Similar words:
- "irgendjemand" (anyone)
- "niemand" (no one, nobody)
- "man" (one, people in general)
Differences:
- "Jemand" implies some unspecified person, positive existence.
- "Irgendjemand" includes any person from a wider range, emphasizing indefiniteness.
- "Niemand" denies existence of any person in context.
- "Man" refers to people in general or someone in an indefinite way, often used impersonally.
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Examples
Jemand ruft dich an.pronoun
Someone is calling you.
Jemand klingelt an der Tür.pronoun
Someone is ringing at the door.
Jemand wartet vor dem Haus.pronoun
Someone is waiting in front of the house.
Draußen ruft jemand nach dir.pronoun
Outside, someone is calling for you.
Jemand wartet auf mich.pronoun
Someone is waiting for me.
Gestern hat jemand laut gelacht.pronoun
Yesterday someone laughed loudly.
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