duzen
address · address with du · address someone informally · address someone with the informal 'you'
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The German word "duzen" is a verb meaning "to address someone using the informal 'du'" (the familiar singular "you") instead of the formal "Sie". It is derived directly from the pronoun "du" (you - informal singular).
Similar words:
- siezen (to address someone formally using "Sie")
Difference:
- duzen implies familiarity, friendliness, or informality in addressing someone.
- siezen implies formality, respect, or social distance.
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Examples
Manche Personen duzen sich bereits beim ersten Treffen.verb
Some people address each other informally at the first meeting.
Sie duzen sich seit Jahren.verb
They have addressed each other with du for years.
In vielen Unternehmen wird geduzt.verb
In many companies, everyone addresses each other informally.
Kann ich dich jetzt endlich duzen?verb
Can I finally address you with the informal 'you' now?
Darf man hier in der Weiterbildung eigentlich alle duzen?verb
Is one actually allowed to address everyone informally here in the training course?
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