Dutch · Grammar & Function Words
wij
we
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
First person plural subject pronoun.
Example
Wij gaan samen naar het park.
We go to the park together.
Etymology
'Wij' comes from the Old Dutch 'wī,' representing the first-person plural pronoun. This has been integral to Dutch for indicating a collective group.
How & Where It’s Used
'Wij' is used in both informal and formal contexts, typically in written and spoken language to refer to a group that includes the speaker.