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 Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 12:18 am
A few times, I've come across the pronoun "ihr" being used as a singular. From what I've heard/read, it's semi-antiquated, but I was wondering what the rules would be if you were to use it in modern speech. Would it be a bit like using mock-Shakespearean English in conversation? Is it ever still used seriously in modern German? etc.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Example:
"Helft mir Obi Wan Kenobi, Ihr seid meine letzte Hoffnung" - Krieg der Sterne
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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:46 am
Nowadays 'du' has replaced 'ihr'. You can use it in lower or capital letter. If you use it in capital letter it has more formal intentions. 'du' in lower letter is informal.
You can also use 'Sie'. It shows respect to someone (especially it's a rank higher than you or you don't know this person well enough to use 'du') and keep one's distance.
But: In quotes 'ihr' stays where it is. It would be incorrect if you change something.
Hope that helps. smile
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Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 7:09 am
you mean "sie" has replaced "ihr".. its more usual to say "sie" to ppl than to say "du".
Only friends,family and younger ppl are adressed with "du".
"ihr" is also a formal version of your..like; here is your tea,sir- hier ist ihr tee.
whoa..i should improve my english..
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