they
word
/ˈðeɪ/
THAY
/ðˈeɪ/
THAY
Definition
A pronoun used to refer to more than one person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified.
Usage & Nuances
Used as a subject pronoun for both people and objects. Commonly used for plural reference, but also increasingly for singular when gender is unknown or non-binary. Often confused with 'them' (object form).
Spanish: ellos - ellasPortuguese (BR): eles - elasPortuguese (PT): eles - elasChinese (Simplified): 他们 - 她们Chinese (Traditional): 他們 - 她們Hindi: वे - वे (स्त्रीलिंग)Arabic: هم - هنBengali: তারাRussian: ониJapanese: 彼ら - 彼女ら - 彼らたち - 彼女たち - 彼（単数・性別不明時）Vietnamese: họKorean: 그들 - 그녀들 - 그 사람(들)Turkish: onlarUrdu: وہ (جمع)Indonesian: mereka
Example Sentences
They say it's going to rain all week.
natural
Are they coming to the party tonight?
natural
I saw them yesterday and they looked happy.
basic
I don't know if they understand the instructions.
natural
They are my friends.
basic
They have a big house.
basic