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• Demonstrativwort, das auf eine Person oder Sache hinweist, die sich in der Nähe des Sprechers befindet oder gerade erwähnt wurde.

A demonstrative determiner used to refer to a specific person or thing that is close to the speaker in space, time, or thought.

1. Proximity in space or timeA1formal

   Used to identify a specific person or thing that is near the speaker in physical distance or in immediate time (present or very recent past).

   Nähe in Raum oder Zeit

   • This book is very interesting.
   • I like this song.
   • This morning was beautiful.

2. Introduction or identificationA2informal

   Used to introduce a new topic, idea, or person to the listener, or to identify someone formally.

   Einführung oder Identifikation

   • This is my friend, John.
   • So, this is the plan for tomorrow.
   • Hello, this is Mary speaking.

3. Reference to something just mentionedB1formal

   Used to refer back to an idea, statement, or situation that has just been mentioned or is currently being experienced.

   Bezug auf gerade Erwähntes

   • I don't agree with this.
   • This is exactly what I meant.
   • Why did you do this?