49 "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference

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In episode 49 of the Better German podcast, Susi Blümel explains
the different meanings of the little word sie —
it can mean "she," "they," "it," or the polite "you." Susi shows
you easy ways to tell which one is meant, using simple examples
and everyday sentences. By the end, you'll finally understand how
this one word can mean so many things, and you'll feel much more
confident using it when you speak.

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Key Topics The German Word “sie”


Explanation of what “small words” are and why they appear
frequently in everyday German.

Overview of the different meanings of sie in German.

Why sie is one of the first confusing small words learners
meet.

sie for one woman (she) + simple practice
ideas.

sie for several people (they) and how to
hear the difference (ist vs. sind).

sie meaning “it” when talking about certain
everyday objects in German.

sie for several objects (they) with easy
examples.

Formal “Sie” — how Germans say polite “you.”


Free practice PDF with pictures and sentence
prompts.

Short look ahead to the next episode on clothing vocabulary.



Mentioned and Related EpisodesEpisode 5 –
Introduction to German
ArticlesEpisode 26 – I,
you, he, she, it... in German
Episode 30 – To be in
GermanEpisode 46 –
Clothing Vocabulary

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