pronoun
someone, somebody
A2
Jemand: indefinite pronoun meaning 'someone' or 'somebody'. Refers to an unspecified person. Declines like jemand, jemanden (accusative), jemandem (dative), niemand is the negative. Not reflexive; no auxiliary. Commonly used in questions, offers, or statements when identity is unknown or irrelevant.
Examples
Hat hier jemand einen Stift?
Does someone here have a pen?
Als jemand die Tür öffnete, bemerkten die Gäste sofort den Geruch von Kaffee.
When someone opened the door, the guests immediately noticed the smell of coffee.
Jemand hat an der Tür geklingelt.
Somebody rang the doorbell.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a single shadowy figure in a crowd labeled 'jemand' — just 'someone'.
Sounds a bit like 'ya-man' → imagine saying 'ya man' meaning someone.
Notes
Indefinite pronoun used to refer to an unspecified person. Commonly used in everyday speech.