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Whats the difference between Bist Du and Sind Sie?
At first I learned that Sie & Sind are the polite forms for “you” & “are” when talking to a single person; while Du & Bist are their casual counterparts.
Where in German do you use Seid and Sind?
Plural form, second person – use SEID (for ex : You are girls – IHR SEID MÄDCHEN) Plural form, third person – use SIND (for ex : They are CHILDREN – SIE SIND KINDER)
How do you use Sie in German?
Sie with a capital “S” means “you” in the plural, and sie, with a lowercase “s” means “she” singular and “they” plural. The German language has a formal and an informal way of addressing people. The formal address is used when speaking with adults, excluding family and friends, and is used in everyday life.
How do you use Seit?
When to use “seit” The meaning of “seit” is that something has started in the past and is still ongoing. Additionally, you should keep in mind that Dativ always follows the preposition “seit”. For example: “Ich singe seit 5 Jahren im Chor.” – (I have been singing in the choir for 5 years.)
How do you use formal Sie?
Remember that the formal Sie (you) always has a capital letter. It sets it apart from sie with a lower case letter, which can mean either ‘she’ or ‘they’….Personal pronouns.
| German | English |
|---|---|
| Sie | you (singular or plural, formal) |
| sie | they |
What is Pist?
Pist (with a capital P) is an abbreviation for a “prescriptivist”, someone who attempts to PRESCRIBE (rather than describe) language usages. If you write it that way, Pists will get pissed.
What is the difference between “we are” and “ Sie sind”?
The verb “to be” is “sein”. We are is “wir sind”; you are-plural, more than one person and people or friends you know by first name is “Ihr seid”. “Sie sind” also ist used for “you are”, singular and politely, someone you are not on first name base with. “Sie sind” also means they are, used for a group of people you are not familiar with.
What is the difference between Du and Ihr seid?
means you are: du bist (you are) is second person familiar, singular; wir sind is first person plural (we are); ihr seid (they are) is second person plural. German distinguishes between formal (Sie) and familiar (children, husband/wife), (du or ihr) when addressing each other or others.
When to use “Sie”?
It might be easier to understand when to use “Sie”, if you understand how to use “du” and “ihr”. Both du and ihr mean “you” and are informal. They are used with friends of yours and family members. It is also used with pets, children up to about the age of 15, students, fellow blue collar workers, and members of certain clubs.
What is the difference between Du and Sie in German?
The child uses the “Sie” form with the adult and the adult uses the “du” form when speaking to the child. In any other situation, the form of address will be the same for both speakers. German Verb Conjugation with du, ihr and Sie