Translation of German word "uns" to English
uns
/ʊns/
Meaning
NounMe and at least one other person, excluding the person(s) being addressed.
How to use
Used to indicate the speaker and at least one other person, excluding the person(s) being addressed.
🇬🇧 English
us
Example
Ich sage uns, dass wir es tun sollen.
I tell us that we should do it.
Fragen wir ihn, ob er uns mitnimmt.
Let's ask him if he'll take us with him.
Your personal vocabulary
🦊 Use this word in a live AI conversationCommon phrases
- uns beiden gegenüber— in front of us both
- uns gegenüber sitzen— sit in front of us
- uns gegenüber stehen— stand in front of us
- uns gegenüber sprechen— speak to us
- uns gegenüber lauschen— listen to us
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "uns"?▼
The German word "uns" is defined as: "Me and at least one other person, excluding the person(s) being addressed."
What does the German word "uns" mean?▼
The German word "uns" means "us" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "uns"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "uns" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "uns"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Ich sage uns, dass wir es tun sollen." (which translates as "I tell us that we should do it.").
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