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Demonstrative Pronouns (dieser, jener)

How do "dieser" (this/these) and "jener" (that/those) decline?

They decline exactly like definite articles (der, die, das) but are used as adjectives or pronouns.

Example

Ich mag dieses Buch. (I like this book - accusative neuter)

Diese Frau ist meine Tante. (This woman is my aunt - nominative feminine)

Gib mir jenen Stift. (Give me that pen - accusative masculine)

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