Jener Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Jener" is used as pronoun with the meaning of "that one", "those" or "the former".

Essential properties of "jener"

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Meanings of "jener" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "That one, those (referring to something distant or previously mentioned)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Jener, der zuerst ankommt, gewinnt den Preis.He who arrives first wins the prize.
  2. Von allen Vorschlägen gefällt mir jener am besten.Of all the suggestions, I like that one the best.
  3. Ich ziehe dieses Angebot jenem vor.I prefer this offer to that one.

2.) "Refers to a distant person or thing"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Jener Mann dort drü-ben ist mein Lehrer.That man over there is my teacher.
  2. Ich erinnere mich noch gut an jenen Tag.I still remember that day well.
  3. Jenes Buch auf dem obersten Regal ist sehr wertvoll.That book on the top shelf is very valuable.
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