pronoun
es
az
Dieses Wort steht für etwas, das schon genannt wurde oder noch nicht genau bekannt ist.
The German word "es" is a pronoun meaning "it" in English. It typically refers to a neuter noun or is used as a placeholder subject in impersonal constructions (e.g., Es regnet – "It is raining").
Similar pronouns:
- "er" (he) – masculine
- "sie" (she/they) – feminine/plural
Difference:
- "Es" is neutral/generic or used for impersonal subjects.
- "Er" and "sie" refer specifically to masculine or feminine/plural nouns.
Make “es” part of your vocabulary.
Build your German vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.
Examples
Ich finde es interessant.pronoun
Érdekesnek találom azt.
Keep exploring German
Learn words from the content you love.
Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).
Scan for iPhone & iPad