dich
Translation
you
Examples
Ich sehe dich.
I see you.
Das Geschenk ist für dich.
The present is for you.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) (as direct object) you I see you.
((for sb.)) (as object of a preposition) for you This is for you.
Similar Words
mich (me), sich (oneself)
Etymology
From Old High German 'dih', cognate with the archaic English 'thee'. It's the accusative form of 'du' (you, singular informal).
Memory Tips
Use 'dich' when 'you' is the direct object of a verb or follows an accusative preposition like 'für' (for).