youse
word
/ˈjaʊs/, /ˈjuz/
/ˈjaʊs/, /ˈjuːz/
Definition
A nonstandard, regional way of saying 'you' in the plural form, used in some English dialects, especially in places like Ireland, Australia, and parts of the US.
Usage & Nuances
'Youse' is considered nonstandard, informal, and regional—commonly used in Irish, Australian, and some US English (New York, Philadelphia). Not used in formal writing. Similar to 'y'all' in American English. Avoid in academic/professional settings.
Spanish: ustedes - vosotros (coloquial, no estándar)Portuguese (BR): vocês (coloquial, não padrão)Portuguese (PT): vocês (coloquial, não padrão)Chinese (Simplified): 你们（俚语，非标准）Chinese (Traditional): 你們（俚語，非標準）Hindi: तुम लोग (अशुद्ध, बोलीचाल)Arabic: أنتم (عامية، غير فصيحة)Bengali: তোমরা (অপ্রচলিত, আঞ্চলিক)Russian: вы (разговорное, просторечие)Japanese: あなたたち（俗語・非標準）Vietnamese: mấy bạn (tiếng lóng, không chuẩn) - tụi bây (rất thân mật)Korean: 너희들 (비표준, 방언)Turkish: sizler (argo, standart dışı)Urdu: تم لوگ (غیر رسمی، علاقائی)Indonesian: kalian (tidak baku, bahasa sehari-hari)
Example Sentences
I can't believe youse forgot again!
natural
Are youse coming to the party tonight?
basic
What do youse want for breakfast?
basic
Did youse see the movie yet?
basic
Where are youse all going in such a hurry?
natural
Didn't youse hear me calling?
natural