PRONOUN

wir/viːɐ̯/we

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

Definitions

1.used by the speaker(s) to refer to himself or herself together with one or more people(personal pronoun, nominative plural)

a.used as subject to mean the speaker and at least one other person

Wir gehen heute ins Kino.—We're going to the cinema today.

b.used to express collective action or belonging

Wir sind eine Familie.—We are a family.

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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