they
Translation
they
Examples
They are my friends.
They are my friends.
They are nice shoes.
They are nice shoes.
If someone calls, tell them I'm out.
If someone calls, tell them I'm out.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) + verb They live in London.
Similar Words
Similar: he, she, it (singular forms)
Etymology
From Old Norse 'þeir', the third-person plural nominative pronoun.
Memory Tips
Used to refer to more than one person, animal, or thing. It can also refer to a single person when their gender is unknown or not specified.