English–German

“we” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/viːɐ̯/

Example

Wir gehen jetzt.

We're going now.

Illustration for wir (we)

How to say “we” in German

“We” in German is wir.

The speaker joins several others in one group viewpoint, whether they stand together or act together.

Full entry for wir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with wir

Wir möchten einen Kaffee.

We would like a coffee.

Tips for using wir

  • Wir includes the speaker but does not by itself specify whether the listener is included, so context determines the exact group.

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