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Personal pronoun of polite address in the nominative and accusative, both for one person (singular) and for several people (plural). It is always capitalized.
Frau Meier, könnten Sie bitte dieses Formular ausfüllen?
Ms. Meier, could you please fill out this form?
The verb used with the polite pronoun 'Sie' is always in the 3rd person plural. This also applies when you are addressing only one person.
Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
Do you speak German?
The pronoun 'Sie' for polite address is always capitalized. This is important to distinguish it from 'sie' (3rd person plural, 'they') or 'sie' (3rd person singular feminine, 'she').
Ich habe sie gestern im Park gesehen. (sie = eine Frau oder mehrere Personen)
I saw her/them in the park yesterday. (sie = one woman or several people)
When you use the formal form of address 'Sie', the corresponding possessive pronoun is 'Ihr' (also capitalized), and the reflexive pronoun is 'sich'.
Haben Sie Ihren Schlüssel vergessen?
Have you forgotten your key?
The form of address 'Sie' is used in formal or professional situations, for example at work, in shops, or when speaking with adult strangers. It expresses respect and distance.
Guten Tag, wie kann ich Ihnen helfen?
Good day, how can I help you?
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Du and Sie can both address the same individual directly. Du is used in familiar or informal relationships, while Sie is used for polite address with greater social distance. Which form is expected depends on the relationship and the particular situation.
Können Sie mir bitte den Termin bestätigen, Frau Berger?
Could you please confirm the appointment for me, Ms. Berger?
Kannst du mir bitte den Termin bestätigen, Anna?
Can you please confirm the appointment for me, Anna?
