Translation of German word "ihm" to English
ihm
/ɪm/
Meaning
NounA masculine pronoun; he as a grammatical object. With dative effect or as an indirect object.
How to use
The pronoun 'ihm' is often used in formal or written German, especially in literary or official contexts.
🇬🇧 English
to him / him
Example
Jetzt sind er und Bernie beste Freunde.
Now he and Bernie are best friends.
Er gab eine [Erklärung] heraus, in der er warnte, dass er und 25.000 Soldaten einen Putsch durchführen würden.
He issued a [statement] warning that he and 25,000 soldiers would stage a coup.
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- Ich gebe ihm ein Geschenk— I give him a gift
- Er hilft ihm— He helps him
- Sie sagen ihm Bescheid— They let him know
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What is the definition of the German word "ihm"?▼
The German word "ihm" is defined as: "A masculine pronoun; he as a grammatical object. With dative effect or as an indirect object."
What does the German word "ihm" mean?▼
The German word "ihm" means "to him / him" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "ihm"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "ihm" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich sage ihm, dass er es tun soll." (which translates as "Now he and Bernie are best friends.").
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