Können wir uns duzen?
[ˈkœnən viːɐ̯ ʊns ˈduːt͡sn̩]
phrase
LanguageGerman (Germany)
Meaning- Can we use the informal 'you'?
- Use this phrase to propose a change from the formal address system to the informal one with someone you have recently met.
Wir kennen uns jetzt schon eine Weile, Können wir uns duzen?
We have known each other for a while now, can we use the informal 'you'?
Ich finde, wir arbeiten gut zusammen. Können wir uns duzen?
I think we work well together. Can we use the informal 'you'?
Pronunciationˈkœnən viːɐ̯ ʊns ˈduːt͡sn̩
Registerformal
How it is usedTransitioning from formal 'Sie' to informal 'du' in social or professional settings.
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