that / the one
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that particular
Placed before a neuter noun to single out a particular thing or being from several others; usually followed by a relative clause specifying which one is meant. Used mainly in formal language.
Wir haben dasjenige Zimmer gebucht, das den schönsten Blick auf den See hat.
We booked the room that has the best view of the lake.
the one
Refers to the thing specified more precisely by a following relative clause; it means 'das, was' (that which) or 'das, welches' (the one that).
Wir nehmen dasjenige, das am wenigsten kostet.
We'll take the one that costs the least.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | derjenige | diejenige | dasjenige | diejenigen |
| acc. | denjenigen | diejenige | dasjenige | diejenigen |
| dat. | demjenigen | derjenigen | demjenigen | denjenigen |
| gen. | desjenigen | derjenigen | desjenigen | derjenigen |
'Dasjenige' (that / the one) occurs particularly in formal or written language, for example in academic, legal, or administrative texts. This form is much less common in everyday language.
Für die Untersuchung wurde dasjenige Verfahren gewählt, das die zuverlässigsten Daten liefert.
For the study, the procedure that provides the most reliable data was chosen.
'Dasjenige' (that particular) singles out a specific item from several possibilities. It is followed by a noun, often together with a relative clause explaining exactly which item is meant.
Dasjenige Angebot mit dem günstigsten Preis wurde angenommen.
The offer with the lowest price was accepted.
In the construction 'dasjenige, das …' or 'dasjenige, welches …' (the one that …), a relative clause follows the comma. The verb in the relative clause goes at the end.
Wir wählen dasjenige aus, das die Anforderungen vollständig erfüllt.
We'll select the one that fully meets the requirements.
