sie
Meaning and Usage
- sie = she / they
Common Usage:
- "Sie ist meine Schwester." = "She is my sister."
- "Sie kommen morgen." = "They are coming tomorrow."
Linguistic Analysis
"Sie" is the third-person singular feminine pronoun, as well as the third-person plural pronoun for both genders in German. It has its origins in Middle High German and Old High German.
Comparisons between German and English
The word "sie" can correspond to "she" or "they" in English, depending on the context and the subject's gender.
Cultural Context
"Sie" is a fundamental pronoun in German, used to refer to females, groups of people, or things in the third person.
Example Sentences
- "Sie macht das gut." = "She is doing it well."
- "Sie haben Hunger." = "They are hungry."
Memory Tips
Remember that "sie" can mean "she" or "they" in German by associating the similar sound with the English words.
Additional Vocabulary
Related words: ihr (her/their), ihnen (to her/them), ihre (her/their)