GRAMMAR & FUNCTION WORDS

u

you (formal)

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What does u mean in English?

u is a Dutch pronoun meaning “you (formal).” Compare how it appears in real speech, then explore the related grammar & function words words below.

In the SpeakMore Dutch dictionary, u is glossed as you (formal). Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

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How do you say “you (formal)” in Dutch?

u

u is a common Dutch equivalent for “you (formal).” The exact form or wording can change with grammar and context.

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What does u mean in English?

u can be translated as “you (formal)” in English. It is listed as a pronoun in the Grammar & Function Words topic cluster.

Which Dutch word can mean “you (formal)”?

u is listed here with the English gloss “you (formal).” Check the surrounding sentence because another form or expression may fit a particular context better.

Is u standard Dutch or Flemish?

u is a Dutch word. Belgian Dutch varieties may use different pronunciation or local synonyms, but standard Dutch resources apply broadly.