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If you speak a language that has a formal 'you', when do you use it? (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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And what language and region is it?

I've noticed my language teacher uses the informal you in one language and the formal one in the other.

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[–] 1 point 10 months ago (2 children)

Still can't find the video. They did say something along those lines, but "Sie Schwein" wasn't the kind of politeness they asked for. I remember they were about to leave, but then stormed the guy.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago* (1 child)

    Here it is :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzlGdV5RTYY

    • “Raus Alter, mach raus, du Wichser.”
    • Police officer turns around; “Wie bitte?”
    • “Tschuldigung.” (Brief pause.) “Sie Wichser.”
    • A bunch of police officers storm back into the apartment.

    Translating/paragphrasing:

    • Get out, man. Wanker.
    • Excuse me? / What did you say?
    • Sorry. Wanker, respectfully.
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