Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #154
Word (Wort)

uns

Translation (Übersetzung) us
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [ʊns]
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grammar most-common plural accusative dative pronoun personal first-person
Personal pronoun, accusative and dative case of 'wir' (we). Means 'us' as direct or indirect object. Very common word in German.

uns - German Pronouns - uns Meaning - uns Translation - uns Pronouns Examples

uns is a German Pronouns

Learn uns meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. uns is classified as a Pronoun in German grammar.

uns Examples (Beispiele) in English

uns examples with English translations. See how to use uns in sentences. uns example sentences in English below.

Sie sehen uns.
They see us.
accusative direct object
Sie geben uns das Buch.
They give us the book.
dative indirect object
Sie helfen uns.
They help us.
dative object
Wir waschen uns.
We wash ourselves.
reflexive use
Sie kennen uns gut.
They know us well.
accusative direct object
Sie sagen uns die Wahrheit.
They tell us the truth.
dative indirect object
Das gehört uns.
That belongs to us.
dative preposition
Sie zeigen uns den Weg.
They show us the way.
dative indirect object
Das interessiert uns.
That interests us.
impersonal construction
Es gefällt uns.
We like it.
impersonal construction

uns — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for uns — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • uns (confusing with 'wir')
    uns (us - accusative/dative) vs. wir (we - nominative)
    'Uns' is accusative/dative (us as object), 'wir' is nominative (we as subject): 'Sie sehen uns' (They see us) vs. 'Wir sehen sie' (We see them)
  • uns (used for both accusative and dative)
    uns (same form for both accusative and dative: 'Sie sehen uns' and 'Sie geben uns')
    'Uns' is used for both accusative (direct object) and dative (indirect object): 'Sie sehen uns' (They see us) and 'Sie geben uns' (They give to us)
  • uns (confusing with 'euch')
    uns (us - first person plural) vs. euch (you plural - second person plural)
    'Uns' is first person plural (us), 'euch' is second person plural (you): 'Sie sehen uns' (They see us) vs. 'Wir sehen euch' (We see you)

uns Word Family - uns Related Words - uns Family Members

uns Word Family (Wortfamilie)

uns word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn uns family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore uns related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Nominative Form (Nominativ Form)
wir
Meaning: we
Usage: subject
Example: Wir sind Freunde.
Pronoun
Genitive Form (Genitiv Form)
unser
Meaning: of us, ours
Usage: genitive case
Example: Das Auto unser
Pronoun
First Person Singular Accusative (Erste Person Singular Akkusativ)
mich
Meaning: me
Usage: first person singular accusative
Example: Er sieht mich.
Pronoun
First Person Singular Dative (Erste Person Singular Dativ)
mir
Meaning: me, to me
Usage: first person singular dative
Example: Er gibt mir.
Pronoun
Second Person Plural Accusative/Dative (Zweite Person Plural Akkusativ/Dativ)
euch
Meaning: you (plural)
Usage: second person plural accusative/dative
Example: Wir sehen euch.
Pronoun
Third Person Plural Accusative (Dritte Person Plural Akkusativ)
sie
Meaning: them
Usage: third person plural accusative
Example: Wir sehen sie.
Pronoun
Third Person Plural Dative (Dritte Person Plural Dativ)
ihnen
Meaning: them
Usage: third person plural dative
Example: Wir geben ihnen.
Pronoun

uns Usage - uns Collocations - uns Idioms - uns Synonyms - uns Antonyms

uns Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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uns Collocations (Kollokationen)

uns collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn uns word combinations and how to use uns with other words naturally.

uns sehen
to see us
High frequency
uns kennen
to know us
High frequency
uns helfen
to help us
High frequency
uns geben
to give to us
High frequency
uns sagen
to tell us
High frequency
uns zeigen
to show us
High frequency
uns erklären
to explain to us
High frequency
uns treffen
to meet us
High frequency
für uns
for us
High frequency
mit uns
with us
High frequency

uns Idioms (Redewendungen)

uns idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing uns with meanings and explanations. Master uns expressions used in everyday German.

uns interessiert
we are interested
Expressing group interest in something
uns stört
it bothers us
Expressing that something is annoying or disturbing to the group
uns freut
we are pleased
Expressing group pleasure or happiness
uns wundert
it surprises us
Expressing group surprise or wonder
uns gehört
it belongs to us
Expressing group possession or ownership
uns gefällt
we like it
Expressing group preference or liking
uns interessiert es nicht
we're not interested
Expressing group lack of interest
uns stört es nicht
it doesn't bother us
Expressing that something is not a problem for the group

uns Synonyms (Synonyme)

uns synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for uns and expand your German vocabulary. Learn uns similar words and their usage.

wir
Meaning: we
High similarity
ich
Meaning: I
Medium similarity
mich
Meaning: me
Medium similarity
mir
Meaning: me, to me
Medium similarity
euch
Meaning: you (plural)
Low similarity

uns Antonyms (Antonyme)

uns antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to uns. Discover uns opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

euch
Meaning: you (plural)
sie
Meaning: them
Ihnen
Meaning: you (formal)
ihnen
Meaning: them
mich
Meaning: me

uns Semantically Related Words - uns Contextually Related Words - uns Thematically Related Words

uns Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

uns semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to uns. Explore uns related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn uns contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

wir unser mich mir ich euch sie ihnen Pronomen

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