euch
/ɔɪ̯ç/
euch is the German word for 'you (plural)' when used as an object.
Which one should you use?
While ihr is the nominative subject form for 'you all', euch is the form used when 'you all' are the object of a verb or preposition.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, the informal euch might be replaced with eu.
How does it change in a sentence?
The pronoun euch is used for the second person plural in both the accusative and dative cases.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɔɪ̯ç/
Did you know?
- While euch is used for a group of friends, you cannot use it to address a group of strangers or superiors. In those cases, you must use the formal Ihnen or Sie regardless of how many people are present.
- The German word euch is a distant cousin of the English word 'you'. They both share a common ancestor in the Proto-Germanic word *izwiz.
- The word euch serves as both the accusative and dative object. This is a simplification compared to the second person singular, where dich and dir remain distinct.
Examples in context
- Ich habe euch gestern im Park gesehen.I saw you all in the park yesterday.
- Sollen wir euch bei euch abholen?Should we pick you all up at your place?
- Wir sehen euchWe see you.
- Euch sehe ich gerne!I enjoy seeing you all!
- Ich sehe euch am Bahnhof.I see you at the train station.
- Wir besuchen euch am Wochenende.We are visiting you this weekend.
- Der Lehrer hilft euch bei der Hausaufgabe.The teacher is helping you with the homework.
Example conversation
Julian and Hannah are talking on the phone about a party.
- JulianIch kann euch heute Abend nicht besuchen.I cannot visit you tonight.
- HannahDas ist schade, Julian.That is a pity, Julian.
- JulianAber ich bringe euch morgen ein Geschenk.But I will bring you a gift tomorrow.
- HannahDas ist sehr lieb von dir!That is very kind of you!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry euch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries euch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
