PRONOUN

wir/viːɐ̯/we

wir is a German pronoun that means we. It is pronounced /viːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to the speaker and at least one other person(subject pronoun, people speaking together)

a.refers to a group including the speaker

Wir gehen morgen ins Kino.—We are going to the cinema tomorrow.

b.used in formal or written contexts to refer to a group including the author/speaker

Wir bedanken uns für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit.—We thank you for your attention.

Frequently asked questions

What does "wir" mean in English?
"wir" means we. It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "wir"?
"wir" is pronounced /viːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "wir"?
"wir" is a pronoun in German.

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