denna

Etymology
From, from , , (runic: ᛋᛅᛋᛁ = sāsi), from the demonstrative pronoun + an intensive suffix -si. The form denna is specifically from the Old Norse masculine accusative form þenna.

Determiner

 * 1) this, that (depending on context).

Usage notes
The standard has been that denna or its inflected forms are followed by a noun in the indefinite forms but in certain dialects such as parts of Scania it is common to have a noun in the definite form as in den där and den här.

Pronoun

 * 1) this one, this (if not followed by a noun, in neuter), that one, that (if not followed by a noun, in neuter) (depending on context).