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"you (formal)" in German

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The German translation for “you (formal)” is Sie.

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you du

Examples of "you" in use

There are 451 examples of the German word for "you" being used:
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Can you tell butter from margarine? Können Sie Butter von Margarine unterscheiden?
You need to eat well to stay healthy. Sie müssen sich gut ernähren, um gesund zu bleiben.
Could you call me back on my landline? Könnten Sie mich auf meinem Festnetz zurückrufen?
Do not participate in all sorts of excesses. Beteiligen Sie sich nicht an Exzessen aller Art.
Don’t share sensitive information. Geben Sie keine vertraulichen Informationen weiter.
The link you clicked on has expired. Der Link, auf den Sie geklickt haben, ist abgelaufen.
You will find here your new sticky labels. Hier finden Sie Ihre neuen Klebeetiketten.
You’re not a morning person, I understand. Ich verstehe, dass Sie kein Morgenmensch sind.
Allow me to introduce my wife to you. Gestatten Sie, dass ich Ihnen meine Frau vorstelle.
Do you know what Tom’s favorite drink is? Wissen Sie, was Toms Lieblingsgetränk ist?

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adjust your advance,
Advance two steps.,
Allow me to introduce my wife to you.,
always lock your laptop,
Answer in complete sentences.,
Answer in English.,
Apologies for the inconvenience.,
Apply until 12 July.,
Are you a carpenter?,
Are you a doctor, by any chance?,
Are you allergic to any medication?,
Are you allergic to this medicine?,
Are you an optimist or a pessimist?,
Are you checking the result?,
Are you expecting any visitors?,
Are you expecting anybody?,
Are you going to attend the meeting?,
Are you in favor of their policy?,
Are you on holiday?,
Are you one of Tom’s daughters?
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