49 "Sie" – She, They, It or You? Finally Learn the Difference

Update: 2025-11-13

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Summary
In this episode of the Better German Podcast, Susi Blümel explains the tiny German word “sie” in a simple, clear way. This little word can mean she, they, it, or the polite you — and it can even mean “it” when talking about certain everyday objects in German. With short examples and easy sentences, Susi helps you understand each meaning and know which one fits every time you hear it.

You’ll also get a free PDF with picture prompts and short practice tasks you can try on your own.

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Key Topics 🔎 The German Word “sie”

Explanation of what “small words” are and why they appear frequently in everyday German.
Overview of the different meanings of sie in German.
Why sie is one of the first confusing small words learners meet.
sie for one woman (she) + simple practice ideas.
sie for several people (they) and how to hear the difference (ist vs. sind).
sie meaning “it” when talking about certain everyday objects in German.
sie for several objects (they) with easy examples.
Formal “Sie” — how Germans say polite “you.”
Free practice PDF with pictures and sentence prompts.
Short look ahead to the next episode on clothing vocabulary.

Mentioned and Related Episodes
Episode 5 – Introduction to German Articles
Episode 26 – I, you, he, she, it... in German
Episode 30 – To be in German
Episode 46 – Clothing Vocabulary

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You might find this helpful: our Verbs Practice PDF with simple examples and exercises. It walks you through the most important present-tense verbs.
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