You in German
What is the difference between:
Sie, Ihnen, Dich, Dir, Du??

sometimes it is said they are direct or indirect..formal or informal

can anybody plz help me :)
thanks

Question

You in German
What is the difference between:
Sie, Ihnen, Dich, Dir, Du??

sometimes it is said they are direct or indirect..formal or informal

can anybody plz help me :)
thanks

Answer

Hi Radwa!

Informally addressing a person (e.g. a friend) you use "Du".  1. case: Du, 2. Dein, 3. Dir, 4. Dich
Formally addressing a person (e.g. your boss) you use "Sie".  1. case: Sie, 2. Ihr, 3. Ihnen, 4. Sie

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