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gij
"Gij" is an archaic or regional Dutch word meaning "you" (singular or plural).
In a sentence
Gij zult niet stelen.
Thou shalt not steal.
'Gij' serves as an archaic or formal second-person singular pronoun often used in religious or traditional contexts, such as commandments.
Gij hebt mij geholpen.
You have helped me.
Here, 'gij' is used to address someone in a respectful or formal way, although more archaic or regional.
Wat doet gij daar?
What are you doing there?
'Gij' in this sentence denotes informal speech in some dialects, specifically in parts of Belgium or the Netherlands.
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