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How to Say ‘Who are you supporting?’ in German

Für wen bist du?

fyr vayn bist doo

[fyr vayn bist doo]

💬 Usage Tip: Germans say who they're "for" with sein für: literally "for whom are you?". After für, wer "who" becomes wen.

🇩🇪 In Germany: During a World Cup this is a classic friendly opener with colleagues, neighbours or people in a pub showing the match. The du fits a casual chat between peers.

Phrase Breakdown

Für wen

fyr vayn

For whom

'wen' is the accusative of 'wer' (who) and is used after 'für'. The 'w' sounds like an English 'v'.

Example

Für wen ist das Geschenk?

Who is the gift for?

Words in this phrase

Für

[fyr]

for

A preposition indicating purpose or destination.

Example

Das ist für dich.

This is for you.

wen

[vayn]

whom

Accusative form of 'wer' (who), used after 'für'.

Example

Für wen ist das Geschenk?

Who is the gift for?

bist du?

bist doo

are you?

'bist' is the 'du' form of 'sein' (to be). In sports, 'für jemanden sein' means to support someone.

Example

Wo bist du?

Where are you?

Words in this phrase

bist

[bist]

are

Form of 'sein' (to be) for 'du'.

Example

Du bist nett.

You are nice.

[doo]

you

The pronoun 'du' in nominative form.

Example

Du bist schön.

You are beautiful.

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