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Duzen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Duzen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to use the informal 'you'", "to address informally" or "to 'du' someone". It is also used as noun.
Essential properties of "Duzen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: duzen
- Simple past: duzte
- Participle: geduzt
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Noun
- Gender: neutral
- Singular: das Duzen
- Plural: die Duzen
Meanings of "Duzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To use the informal 'you' (du) with someone"
"Duzen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To address someone with the informal 'you' ('du') instead of the formal 'you' ('Sie')."
- Translation(s): to use the informal 'you', to address informally, to 'du' someone
- Synonym(s): tutzen
- Antonym(s): siezen
- Related word(s): Siezen, Anrede
📝 Some usage examples:
- In unserer Firma ist es üblich, sich zu duzen.
- Möchtest du, dass wir uns duzen?
- Es ist einfacher, jemanden zu duzen als zu siezen.
2.) "The act of using the informal 'you'"
"Duzen", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "The act of addressing someone with the informal 'you' ('du')."
- Translation(s): the use of the informal 'you', informal address, 'du'-ing
- Antonym(s): Siezen
- Related word(s): Du, Anrede
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Duzen ist in vielen Kulturen üblich.
- Beim Duzen fühlt man sich oft näher.
- Das Duzen kann in formellen Situationen unangemessen sein.