PRONOUN

Sie/ziː/you (formal; accusative/dative)

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

Definitions

1.you (formal, addressing one or more persons politely)(formal personal pronoun; accusative/dative case)

a.used as direct or indirect object in polite address

Kann ich Ihnen helfen?—Can I help you?

b.used in written or formal communication

Wir danken Ihnen für Ihre Unterstützung.—We thank you for your support.

Frequently asked questions

What does "Sie" mean in English?
"Sie" means you (formal or accusative/dative). 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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