whom

An interrogative and relative pronoun (objective case of 'who') used to refer to a person or people when they are the object of a verb or preposition. Note: 'Whom' is not classified as a determiner in modern English grammar. It functions exclusively as an object pronoun, primarily in formal or written English. This entry includes its primary pronominal meanings for completeness.

• 🇩🇪Interrogativ- oder Relativpronomen im Akkusativ oder Dativ, das sich auf Personen bezieht. Anmerkung: 'Whom' ist kein Determinierer, sondern ein Objektpronomen, vorwiegend in formeller Sprache.

1. Interrogative pronoun (object) B1 formal

   Used in questions to ask about a person who is the object of a verb or preposition. It is the formal equivalent of 'who' in object position.

   • Whom did you invite to the party?
   • To whom should I address the letter?
   • Whom are you talking about?

   🇩🇪Interrogativpronomen (Objekt)

2. Relative pronoun (object, defining) B2 formal

   Used to introduce a relative clause where the person referred to is the object of the verb or preposition within the clause. Common in formal writing.

   • The candidate whom we interviewed was impressive.
   • She is the person to whom I owe my success.
   • The man whom you met yesterday is my uncle.

   🇩🇪Relativpronomen (Objekt, einschränkend)

3. Relative pronoun (object, non-defining) C1 formal

   Used to introduce a non-defining relative clause providing extra information about a person as the object. Separated by commas and typical in formal contexts.

   • Mr. Smith, whom I have known for years, is retiring.
   • The author, whom the prize was awarded to, gave a speech.
   • His colleague, whom he trusted implicitly, betrayed him.

   🇩🇪Relativpronomen (Objekt, nicht einschränkend)