B1Pronounsrelative
German relative pronouns explained
Learn the relative pronouns der, die, das, dessen, and denen used in German relative clauses.
What is it
Relative pronouns connect a noun to extra information in a relative clause.
Relative pronoun noun-কে relative clause-এর অতিরিক্ত তথ্যের সঙ্গে যুক্ত করে।
German example
DE: Der Mann, der dort steht, ist mein Lehrer.
EN: The man who is standing there is my teacher.
BN: যে লোকটি সেখানে দাঁড়িয়ে আছে, সে আমার শিক্ষক।
Meaning
EN: Learn the relative pronouns der, die, das, dessen, and denen used in German relative clauses.
BN: Relative pronoun noun-কে relative clause-এর অতিরিক্ত তথ্যের সঙ্গে যুক্ত করে।
Explanation
Learn the relative pronouns der, die, das, dessen, and denen used in German relative clauses.
Use the relative pronoun table to compare the main forms quickly.
This pronoun family is linked to an existing grammar lesson.
Relative pronoun table
Use the table first, then review the grammar lesson.
| Case | Masculine | Feminine | Neuter | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der | die | das | die |
| Accusative | den | die | das | die |
| Dative | dem | der | dem | denen |
| Genitive | dessen | deren | dessen | deren |
Common mistakes
Do not keep the same pronoun form in every case.
Do not use relative pronouns without checking the role they play in the sentence.
Do not skip the table when two forms look similar.
Mini quiz
Which table on this page should you use for relative pronouns?
Answer: Relative pronoun table
What is the main skill to review on this relative pronoun page?
Answer: relative pronoun forms