Sie

pronoun

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the

that

this

you (formal)

she

her

they

them

that way

Synonyms and Related Words for Sie

er es der das dies jenes sie so dieses

Definition of "Sie" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "Sie" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Höflichkeitsform der Anrede für eine oder mehrere Personen (wird immer großgeschrieben).

DE: “Sprechen Sie Deutsch, Herr Schmidt?”
A1
EN: “Do you speak German, Mr. Schmidt?”

DE: “Könnten Sie mir bitte sagen, wie spät es ist?”
A2
EN: “Could you please tell me what time it is?”

DE: “Ich würde Sie bitten, das Formular bis morgen auszufüllen.”
B1
EN: “I would ask you to fill out the form by tomorrow.”

Formelle Anrede für eine oder mehrere Personen; Anredepronomen der Höflichkeitsform (2. Person Singular und Plural). Dieses Pronomen wird immer großgeschrieben.

DE: “Wie heißen Sie?”
A1
EN: “What is your name? (formal)”

DE: “Können Sie mir bitte helfen, den Koffer zu tragen?”
A2
EN: “Can you please help me carry the suitcase?”

DE: “Ich wäre Ihnen sehr dankbar, wenn Sie die Dokumente bis morgen prüfen könnten.”
B1
EN: “I would be very grateful if you could check the documents by tomorrow.”

Personalpronomen der 3. Person Singular Femininum im Nominativ und Akkusativ.

DE: “Das ist meine Schwester. Sie heißt Anna.”
A1
EN: “This is my sister. She is called Anna.”

DE: “Ich habe sie gestern im Supermarkt gesehen.”
A2
EN: “I saw her at the supermarket yesterday.”

DE: “Obwohl sie müde war, hat sie die Arbeit noch beendet.”
B1
EN: “Although she was tired, she still finished the work.”

Personalpronomen der 3. Person Plural im Nominativ und Akkusativ.

DE: “Wo sind die Kinder? Sie spielen im Garten.”
A1
EN: “Where are the children? They are playing in the garden.”

DE: “Ich rufe meine Eltern an, weil ich sie vermisse.”
A2
EN: “I'm calling my parents because I miss them.”

DE: “Sie haben gemeinsam beschlossen, in eine andere Stadt zu ziehen.”
B1
EN: “They decided together to move to another city.”

Words Similar in Spelling to Sie

Sieg sieht siegt sieben