How to Say ‘Do you see yourself?’ in German
Sehen Sie sich?
ZAY-en zee zikh
[ZAY-en zee zikh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Sie" is the formal "you," perfect for interviews. "sich sehen" here is reflexive: literally "see yourself."
🇩🇪 In Germany: Formality matters in German professional settings, so "Sie" is the safe and polite choice.
Phrase Breakdown
Sehen
[ZAY-en]
see
From the verb 'sehen,' meaning 'to see.'
Sehen Sie den Unterschied?
Do you see the difference?
Sie
[zee]
you
Formal 'you' in German, used when addressing someone politely.
Kommen Sie aus Deutschland?
Are you from Germany?
sich
[zikh]
yourself
A reflexive pronoun meaning 'yourself' or 'oneself.'
Wie sehen Sie sich in der Zukunft?
How do you see yourself in the future?
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