pronoun
ni
you
Swedish word: ni
Definition in English:
"Ni" is the second-person plural pronoun in Swedish, used to address more than one person. It translates to "you" (plural) in English.
Additional details:
- Ni is also sometimes used as a polite or formal singular "you," similar to the French "vous" or German "Sie." However, this formal usage is less common in modern Swedish and considered somewhat old-fashioned or formal.
- The informal singular "you" in Swedish is du.
Summary:
| Swedish | Usage | English equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| ni | plural "you" | you (plural) |
| ni | formal singular | you (formal, singular; rare) |
| du | informal singular | you (singular, informal) |
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Examples
Vad vill ni ha till lunch?pronoun
What do you want for lunch?
Ni kan ta en större del om ni önskar.pronoun
You can take a larger portion if you wish.
Ni fick en liten bit av kakan.pronoun
You got a small piece of the cake.
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