us
word
/ˈəs/, /ˌjuˈɛs/
UHS, yoo-ES
/ˈʌs/
USS
Definition
The pronoun used to refer to the person speaking and one or more other people together; the object form of 'we'.
Usage & Nuances
Used always as an object (after verbs or prepositions), never as the subject. Commonly confused with 'we' which is the subject form. Often used in everyday conversations and formal writing.
Spanish: nosotros - nosPortuguese (BR): nós - nosPortuguese (PT): nós - nosChinese (Simplified): 我们Chinese (Traditional): 我們Hindi: हमArabic: نحنBengali: আমাদেরRussian: насJapanese: 私たちを - 私たちにVietnamese: chúng tôi - chúng taKorean: 우리(를) - 우리(에게)Turkish: bizi - bizeUrdu: ہمیںIndonesian: kami - kita
Example Sentences
Can you help us with this problem?
basic
The teacher gave us extra homework.
basic
Please send the invitation to us.
basic
It's nice of you to think about us.
natural
Why don't you come with us to the movies?
natural
They gave us a surprise party last night.
natural