Tu Meaning in English
word
/ˈtu/
too
/ˈtu/
too
Definition
'Tu' is an informal singular pronoun meaning 'you,' used when talking to one person you know well or someone your own age.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal in Romance languages—used with friends, family, children, or equals; not appropriate for strangers or formal situations. English uses 'you' for both formal and informal, but 'tu' shows closeness and familiarity in many other languages. Watch for different verb endings with 'tu.'
Spanish: túPortuguese (BR): tuPortuguese (PT): tuChinese (Simplified): 你Chinese (Traditional): 你Hindi: तूArabic: أنتَ - أنتِBengali: তুমি - তুইRussian: тыJapanese: 君 - お前Vietnamese: bạn - màyKorean: 너Turkish: senUrdu: توIndonesian: kamu - kau
Example Sentences
Tu tienes un libro.
basic
Hey, tu! ¿Vienes al cine conmigo?
natural
Solo tu entiendes mis chistes.
natural
Sin tu ayuda, no habría terminado el trabajo.
natural
Tu eres mi mejor amigo.
basic
¿Dónde vives, tu?
basic