Langimage
English

you-form

|you-form|

B2

🇺🇸

/juː fɔːrm/

🇬🇧

/juː fɔːm/

direct address

Etymology
Etymology Information

'you-form' originates from English, specifically the word 'you,' where 'you' meant 'the person or people being addressed.'

Historical Evolution

'you' changed from Old English word 'ēow' and eventually became the modern English word 'you.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the person being addressed,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a form or version of a word or phrase that is used to address or refer to someone directly.

In many languages, the you-form changes depending on the level of formality.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45