du

pronoun

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Definition of "du" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "du" 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.

Personalpronomen der 2. Person Singular im Nominativ, das in informellen oder vertrauten Kontexten verwendet wird, um eine einzelne Person anzusprechen.

DE: “Ich glaube, du hast Recht, auch wenn ich anfangs gezweifelt habe.”
B1
EN: “I believe you are right, even though I had my doubts at first.”

DE: “Wie heißt du?”
A1
EN: “What is your name?”

DE: “Kannst du mir bitte das Salz geben?”
A2
EN: “Can you please pass me the salt?”

Words Similar in Spelling to du

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