Translation
someone, somebody
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Word origin
Formed from je ('ever') and man ('one'), parallel to the formation of niemand.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- io man
Examples
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Has anyone seen my keys?
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There's someone standing at the door.
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I need somebody who can help me.
Where this fits
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Stories
(11)Das Geld
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Der Schl眉ssel
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Tarek und der M眉ll im Wald
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Wo bist du gewesen?
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Das Licht gegen眉ber
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Das Vorbild mit der Werbung
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Der Brief an mich
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Die Frau im Zug
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Eine Woche ohne Handy
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Die Tasche am See
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Wer hat den Garten zerst枚rt?
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German 路 Free printables
jemand: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the German word "jemand" (someone, somebody): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 3: Words 121-130.