This is the 8374th most frequent Dutch word.
gij
"Gij" is an archaic or regional Dutch word meaning "you" (singular or plural).
'Gij' serves as an archaic or formal second-person singular pronoun often used in religious or traditional contexts, such as commandments.
Gij zult niet stelen.
Thou shalt not steal.
Here, 'gij' is used to address someone in a respectful or formal way, although more archaic or regional.
Gij hebt mij geholpen.
You have helped me.
'Gij' in this sentence denotes informal speech in some dialects, specifically in parts of Belgium or the Netherlands.