Tú/usted, tu/vous, du/Sie — knowing when to use each
41 words · 🇩🇪 German📝 Grammar: formal vs informal register
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you (informal) vs you (formal)
to use "du"
to use "Sie"
how are you? (formal)
dear (formal, in letters)
yours sincerely
excuse me (requesting permission)
I thank you (formal)
excuse me (formal)
a pleasure
how can I help you? (formal)
Mr./sir
Mrs./madam
may I...? (formal)
here you are (formal)
come in (formal)
sit down (formal)
don't worry (formal)
I would like (formal)
respectful
form of address
formal
informal
polite
impolite / rude
politeness
to behave
behavior / manners
to respect
respect
etiquette
decency / propriety
decent / proper
indecent / improper
distant / formal (manner)
familiar / intimate
formal
informal
formality
on formal terms (using "Sie")
on informal terms (using "du")
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