this
word
/ˈðɪs/, /ðɪs/
THIS
/ðˈɪs/
THIS
Definition
Used to indicate a specific person, thing, or idea that is near in space, time, or thought.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both spoken and written English. Used before singular and plural nouns and as pronouns. Often contrasted with 'that', which usually refers to something more distant. Can introduce examples or emphasize something immediate.
Spanish: esto - esta - estePortuguese (BR): isto - esta - estePortuguese (PT): isto - esta - esteChinese (Simplified): 这个 - 此Chinese (Traditional): 這個 - 此Hindi: यह - इसArabic: هذا - هذهBengali: এইRussian: этот - эта - это - этиJapanese: これ - このVietnamese: này - đâyKorean: 이Turkish: buUrdu: یہIndonesian: ini
Example Sentences
I like this color.
basic
This is my friend.
basic
Do you know this song?
natural
This is going to be fun!
natural
This one is better than the other.
natural
This is my book.
basic