Translation of German word "dir" to English
dir
/dɪʁ/
Meaning
NounThe people spoken, or written to, as an object.
How to use
dir is the informal second-person singular personal pronoun in the dative case ('to you'). Nominative: du, Accusative: dich.
🇬🇧 English
to you / you
Example
Ich sage dir, dass du es tun solltest.
I tell you that you should do it.
Du musst dir überlegen, was du tun sollst.
You must decide what you should do.
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- Wie geht es dir?— How are you?
- Ich danke dir.— I thank you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "dir"?▼
The German word "dir" is defined as: "The people spoken, or written to, as an object."
What does the German word "dir" mean?▼
The German word "dir" means "to you / you" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "dir"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "dir" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "dir"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich sage dir, dass du es tun solltest." (which translates as "I tell you that you should do it.").
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