uw

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From Old Dutch *iuwa, from Proto-Germanic *izweraz. Doublet of jouw.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /yu̯/
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  • Hyphenation: uw
  • Rhymes: -yu̯

Determiner

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uw (dependent possessive, independent possessive uwe)

  1. Second-person singular and plural; your

Usage notes

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In standard Dutch this is the polite form of jouw. However, in Flanders it is commonly used as both formal and informal. The word jouw is not commonly used in Flanders. Uw may merge with u in some dialects and sociolects.

Declension

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Alternative forms

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See also

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