Meaning of ni | Babel Free

Definitioner

1. you (plural subjective case)
2. you (second-person singular subjective formal) (capitalized Ni, rare in contemporary Swedish)
   historical
3. A title used when addressing a person, chiefly of lower social rank, or a person of the opposite sex, especially among young people.
   historical
4. by some considered a respectful alternative to du (“you”), especially when addressing customers or the elderly

Ekvivalenter

Exempel

“Du är bara en person, men ni där borta är fyra personer”

You are just one person, but you / you guys / [except not in tone] y'all over there are four people

“Ni två är här, så jag ser er”

You [subject] two are here, so I see you [object]

“–Ni kan börja med att städa kontoret, fröken Andersson. –Javisst, Herr Direktör.”

–You can start with cleaning the office, Miss Andersson. –Certainly, Mr. Director.

“Vill ni ha en påse med köpet?”

Would you like a bag with your purchase?

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