T-V distinction , auch: t-v distinction

The main differences are in the second person with the development of a T-V distinction.

French has a T-V distinction in the second person singular.

German is a language with a clear T-V distinction.

The T-V distinction is a common example in Western languages.

Two major forms of it are the so-called T-V distinctions and honorifics.

In languages that today maintain the T-V distinction, usage varies.

T-V distinction: familiar or respectful (only for second person).

This practice also differs between cultures, see T-V distinction.

Turkish has a strong T-V distinction and usage of honorifics.

One common system of honorific speech is T-V distinction.

-te is added to make the sentence formal (T-V distinction).

There is a T-V distinction between familiar ti and polite vus.

In Dutch, the T-V distinction is difficult as it relies mainly on (personal) status.

This usage is an example of the so-called T-V distinction that is made in many languages.

Russian is subject to T-V distinction.

Turkish has a T-V distinction: second-person plural forms can be used for individuals as a sign of respect.

See in more detail: T-V distinction for Hungarian.

In this respect it has three levels or grades of formality/status: low, middle, and high (see T-V distinction for further clarification).

Greetings are also connected with T-V distinction.

Second person formal and informal pronouns (T-V distinction).

For more details, see T-V distinction.

A T-V distinction is found in the 2nd person, with the plural form sibh used also as a polite singular.

This is a T form in the T-V distinction, and is largely confined to male speakers.

Telugu pronouns follow the systems for gender and respect (T-V distinction) also found in other Indian languages.

Many languages use different pronouns to denote formality or familiarity when addressing people (the T-V distinction).