PRONOUN

Sie/ziː/you (formal); they

Sie is a German pronoun that means you (formal) or they. It is pronounced /ziː/.

Definitions

1.used to formally address one or more people (you, formal)(formal pronoun, address)

a.formal singular or plural 'you'

Haben Sie das verstanden?—Did you understand that?

2.they (third person plural)(personal pronoun, plural)

a.refers to several people or things

Sie gehen heute ins Kino.—They are going to the cinema today.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sie" mean in English?
"Sie" means you (formal) or they. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "Sie"?
"Sie" is pronounced /ziː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "Sie"?
"Sie" is a pronoun in German.

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Make “Sie” stick.

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