Meaning 1neutral · 82%
The dative form of sie when it refers to one female person.
Natural examples
Ich gab ihr den Regenschirm zurück.
I gave her the umbrella back.
Wir halfen ihr beim Umzug.
We helped her with the move.
Der Arzt erklärte ihr den Befund.
The doctor explained the finding to her.
Usage note
Ihr is the dative singular of sie, though it can also be possessive. Here it marks a female recipient.
Mini-lesson: ihr
The dative form of sie when it refers to one female person. Ihr is the dative singular of sie, though it can also be possessive. Here it marks a female recipient.
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