Dutch · Grammar & Function Words
zij
they
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Third person plural subject pronoun.
Example
Zij zijn goede vrienden.
They are good friends.
Etymology
'Zij' is derived from the Old Dutch 'sī,' functioning as the third-person plural pronoun. It has evolved similarly to its singular forms.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zij' is commonly used in spoken and written Dutch to refer to a group of people; it can be informal or formal depending on context.