dich

pronoun
you (accusative singular)
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'dich' is the accusative singular form of 'du' meaning 'you' used for informal singular address. It functions as a direct object (I see you: Ich sehe dich). Not reflexive; dative is 'dir', nominative 'du'. Used with verbs requiring an accusative object and after certain accusative prepositions.

Examples

Ich sehe dich.
I see you.
Der Kollege schrieb, dass er dich anrufen würde, sobald er Zeit hätte.
The colleague wrote that he would call you as soon as he had time.

Details

Typepersonal

Mnemonics

👁️Imagine pointing at someone and saying 'dich' to indicate 'you' as the object.
👂Sounds like 'ditch' but means 'you' (accusative) — short and sharp.

Notes

'Dich' is the accusative form of 'du' (informal singular you).

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