Plural Pronouns
Dutch has three plural subject pronouns:
- wij (we)
- jullie (you, plural)
- zij (they)
Notice that zij is used for both "she" and "they". You can tell the difference based on the verb form and context. In spoken Dutch, you will also frequently hear the unstressed forms we and ze.
The Verb 'Zijn' (To Be)
Conjugating verbs in the plural is very easy in Dutch. For the verb zijn (to be), all three plural pronouns use the exact same form: zijn.
| We are together. | Wij zijn samen. |
| They are also together. | Zij zijn ook samen. |
| You are young. | Jullie zijn jong. |
Asking Questions
Just like with singular verbs, you can turn a sentence into a question simply by swapping the verb and the subject.
| Are we old? | Zijn wij oud? |
States and Locations
Here are a few more examples describing how groups of people are feeling and where they are:
| We are at home now. | Wij zijn nu thuis. |
| You are tired, but we are ready. | Jullie zijn moe, maar wij zijn klaar. |
| They are not ready. | Zij zijn niet klaar. |
| You are happy together. | Jullie zijn samen blij. |
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