uw
From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From Old Dutch *iuwa, from Proto-Germanic *izweraz. Doublet of jouw.
uw (dependent possessive, independent possessive uwe)
In standard Dutch this is the polite form of jouw. However, in Flanders it is commonly used as both formal and informal. The word jouw is not commonly used in Flanders. Uw may merge with u in some dialects and sociolects.
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