No. 167 in Dutch
jij
"You" (informal singular).
In a sentence
Jij bent een goede vriend.
You are a good friend.
In this sentence, 'jij' emphasizes the subject 'you', implying that the speaker feels personally addressed in saying the statement.
Ik dacht dat jij het zou doen.
I thought that you would do it.
Here, 'jij' is used to clarify or contrast, possibly implying an expectation or a specific decision regarding 'you'.
Ben jij naar het feest gegaan?
Did you go to the party?
In this question, 'jij' serves to directly address the listener, emphasizing who the subject is in relation to the action inquired about.
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