Dutch · Grammar & Function Words
zij
she
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Third person singular feminine pronoun.
Example
Zij werkt als dokter.
She works as a doctor.
Etymology
'Zij' is derived from the Old Dutch 'sī,' referring to a third-person singular feminine pronoun. The term has consistently been used to denote female subjects in Dutch.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zij' is utilized in both informal and formal settings, commonly in spoken language, as well as in written forms.