Personal Pronouns (Plural) in German
Personal Pronouns: Plural
In German, plural personal pronouns are used to refer to groups of people. There are four main forms: wir (we), ihr (you, informal plural), sie (they), and Sie (you, formal plural). The difference between ihr and Sie is important: ihr is used for friends, family, or people you know well, while Sie is used to show respect or when speaking to strangers or in formal situations. Notice that sie (they) and Sie (you, formal) are spelled the same, but Sie is always capitalized and used with formal situations.
Table of German Plural Pronouns
| Pronoun | Translation | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| wir | we | Wir gehen nach Hause. |
| ihr | you (pl., informal) | Ihr seid nett. |
| sie | they | Sie spielen im Park. |
| Sie | you (pl., formal) | Sie kommen aus Berlin. |
Fun fact: The formal Sie comes from the old polite way of addressing people in the third person, which is still used today in German-speaking countries.
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