dir

Meaning and Usage

"Dir" is a German word that means "to you" or "for you." It is the dative form of "du" (you) and is used to indicate that something is directed or given to a specific person.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "dir" is a pronoun that is the dative singular form of the personal pronoun "du" (you). It does not have a prefix, root, or suffix.

Comparisons between German and English

In English, "to you" or "for you" are the equivalents of the German word "dir."

Example Sentences

• Ich schreibe dir einen Brief. (I am writing a letter to you.)
• Diese Blumen sind für dich. (These flowers are for you.)

Memory Tips

To remember the meaning of "dir," think of the words "to you" or "for you" in English, as they convey a similar idea.

Additional Vocabulary

• Ihnen (to you, for you - formal)
• mich (me)
• ihm (him)
• ihr (her)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

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Conjugation (for verbs)

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