UPLEVEL YOUR GERMAN: Episode #015
How to use Sie or du - Formal and Informal German
When you address someone in German, you need to decide:
Should you use Sie (singular and plural formal) or du (singular familiar)/ ihr (plural familiar)?
All of them mean "you", but choosing the wrong option may lead to misunderstandings, so it is a good idea to be well-prepared.
Key take away: When in doubt, use "Sie" for adults.
Should you use Sie (singular and plural formal) or du (singular familiar)/ ihr (plural familiar)?
All of them mean "you", but choosing the wrong option may lead to misunderstandings, so it is a good idea to be well-prepared.
Key take away: When in doubt, use "Sie" for adults.
Test yourself - Teste dich:
do you know how to use Sie and du?
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Find out even more about using "Sie" or "Du" in German:
đź“– Click here for my blogpost: Sie or Du (English version)
đź“–Click here for my blogpost: Sie oder Du (German version)
