this is

Presenting something now

A phrase introducing or identifying something, often with a gesture or presentation: This is my brother, This is where it happened.

On phone calls, it identifies the speaker: Hi, this is Sarah.

It can introduce explanations or emphasis: This is why I don't trust him, This is what I mean.

In demonstrations: This is how you do it.

Related

introducing · voila · look · see · witness · moment · present · current · exists · appears · stands · reality · real deal · truth · the way · fact · demonstration · reveal

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Opposites
spatial/temporal proximity

this isthat is

Clarification phrase

that's · there is

Family

this, is, these, that, those

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G