yous
word · lemma: you
Definition
An informal, nonstandard way to refer to more than one person, commonly used in some English dialects instead of 'you' for the plural.
Usage & Nuances
'Yous' is informal and considered nonstandard or dialect. Used mainly in Irish, Scottish, Australian, and some American English communities. Avoid in formal writing. May be spelled 'youse'. Can sound uneducated or very regional outside these areas.
Spanish: ustedes - vosotros/vosotrasPortuguese (BR): vocêsPortuguese (PT): vocêsChinese (Simplified): 你们Chinese (Traditional): 你們Hindi: तुम लोग - आप लोगArabic: أنتمBengali: তোমরা - তোমাদের (আঞ্চলিক, আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়)Russian: вы (разговорное, неформальное обращение к нескольким людям)Japanese: あなたたち - 君たち（くだけた/方言的）Vietnamese: mấy bạn - các cậu - tụi bây (không trang trọng, phương ngữ)Korean: 너희들 - 당신네들 (비표준, 구어체)Turkish: sizler (resmî olmayan, bölgesel)Urdu: تم لوگ - آپ سب (غیر رسمی، علاقائی)Indonesian: kalian - kamu semua (tidak baku, sangat informal)
Example Sentences
Did yous forget about the meeting?
natural
Are yous coming to the party?
basic
What are yous doing tonight?
basic
Yous need to be quiet, please.
basic
I haven't seen yous all week!
natural
Where are yous going after class?
natural