they — used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Part of speech: PRONOUN
Definition: used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðeɪ/
Korean meaning: 앞에서 언급되었거나 쉽게 알 수 있는 두 명 이상의 사람이나 사물을 가리키는 3인칭 복수 대명사
Korean pronunciation: **데이**
Example Sentences
- They ordered pizza but forgot to order drinks - classic mistake!
- They study English every morning before work.
- They think they can finish the project in one day - how optimistic!
they
PRONOUN//ðeɪ//
used to refer to two or more people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ðeɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ðeɪ/
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 북유럽어 'þeir'에서 유래한 단어로, 바이킹들이 영국을 침입하면서 영어에 도입되었습니다. 원래 영어의 'hie'를 대체하며 현재까지 사용되고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
daywaysayplaystay
day
way
say
play
stay
🔗Collocations
they say
they are
they have
they will
they went
they themselves
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“They ordered pizza but forgot to order drinks - classic mistake!”
“They study English every morning before work.”
😄 Fun example
“They think they can finish the project in one day - how optimistic!”
“They always help each other during difficult times.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
those peoplethemthese people
Antonyms
Iwe
Related
hesheitusthemtheirtheirs
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