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you

/juː/

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pronoun

/juː/A1formal
  • ruЛичное местоимение второго лица единственного и множественного числа, используется для обращения к собеседнику или собеседникам в качестве подлежащего или дополнения.

The second-person pronoun in Modern English, used to refer to the person or people being addressed, functioning as both subject and object, singular and plural.

  1. Second-person subject pronoun (singular or plural)A1formal

    Used as the subject of a verb when addressing one or more people directly, regardless of formality or number in Modern English.

    ruЛичное местоимение второго лица (подлежащее, ед. и мн. ч.)

    • You are very kind.
    • Are you coming to the party?
    • You never know what might happen.
    • If you need help, just ask.
    • You and your friends are welcome here.
  2. Second-person object pronoun (singular or plural)A1formal

    Used as the object of a verb or preposition when referring to the person or people being addressed.

    ruЛичное местоимение второго лица (дополнение, ед. и мн. ч.)

    • I'll call you tomorrow.
    • She gave you the book.
    • This gift is for you.
    • They're waiting for you at the entrance.
    • We missed you so much!
  3. Generic or indefinite 'you'B1informal

    Used to refer to people in general or an unspecified person, rather than a specific addressee; similar in meaning to 'one' or 'people'.

    ruОбобщённое или неопределённое 'вы/ты'

    • You can't judge a book by its cover.
    • In France, you drink wine with meals.
    • You never know what the future holds.
    • When you travel alone, you learn a lot about yourself.
    • You should always wear a seatbelt.
Forms
  • you object
  • your possessive adjective
  • yours possessive pronoun
  • yourself reflexive
  • yourselves reflexive