es
Meaning and Usage
The word "es" means "it" in English. It is a personal pronoun used for referring to inanimate objects or animals in the third person singular.
Linguistic Analysis
The word "es" is a pronoun and has no prefix or suffix. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old High German "es" and the Middle High German "es."
Comparisons between German and English
The word "es" and its English counterpart "it" serve the same function as a third person singular pronoun.
Example Sentences
- Es regnet. (It is raining.)
- Ich habe es gesehen. (I have seen it.)
Memory Tips
Associate "es" with the English word "it," and practice using it to refer to inanimate objects or animals.
Additional Vocabulary
Related forms: er (he), sie (she), sie (they), ihn (him), ihr (her)