PRONOUN

du/duː/you (informal, singular)

du is a German pronoun that means you (informal, singular). It is pronounced /duː/.

Definitions

1.used to address one person informally (second person singular)(informal address)

a.used when speaking directly to someone you know well, such as friends, family, or children

Du bist mein bester Freund.—You are my best friend.

b.used for direct informal questions or requests to one person

Kommst du morgen mit ins Kino?—Are you coming to the cinema tomorrow?

Frequently asked questions

What does "du" mean in English?
"du" means you (informal, singular). It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "du"?
"du" is pronounced /duː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "du"?
"du" is a pronoun in German.

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