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Refers to the exact person or thing previously mentioned or currently meant, emphasizing its identity.
Ebendieser Mann hatte mir gestern noch das Gegenteil erzählt.
This very man had told me the opposite just yesterday.
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | ebendieser | ebendiese | ebendieses | ebendiese |
| acc. | ebendiesen | ebendiese | ebendieses | ebendiese |
| dat. | ebendiesem | ebendieser | ebendiesem | ebendiesen |
| gen. | ebendieses | ebendieser | ebendieses | ebendieser |
'Ebendieser' (this very) consists of 'eben' and 'dieser' and is written as one word. The component 'eben' reinforces the reference to a person or thing already mentioned or identifiable from the context.
Wir hatten vor diesem Fehler gewarnt, und nun ist ebendieser Fehler passiert.
We had warned about this mistake, and now this very mistake has happened.
'Ebendieser' (this very) can appear before a noun or stand on its own in place of a noun. When used on its own, the context must make clear who or what it refers to.
Ein Nachbar beschwerte sich über den Lärm; ebendieser Nachbar feiert selbst oft bis spät in die Nacht.
A neighbor complained about the noise; this very neighbor often hosts parties until late at night himself.
Wir baten einen Experten um Rat, doch ebendieser konnte uns auch nicht helfen.
We asked an expert for advice, but even he could not help us.
'Ebendieser' (this very) is mainly used in written language and often sounds formal or emphatic. It is suitable for reports, commentaries, and carefully worded arguments, for example.
Der Bericht lobt den wirtschaftlichen Erfolg, verschweigt jedoch die Folgen ebendieses Erfolgs.
The report praises the economic success but fails to mention the consequences of this very success.
