Ze (A2)
pronoun
Pronunciation: /zi/
Definition
Ze means a gender-neutral third-person singular subject pronoun, equivalent to singular they, and coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she.
Examples
The doctor used ze to describe the rumbling sound in his stomach.
Ze can happen when gas moves through the intestines.
The quiet room made the ze seem louder than it really was.
How to Use Ze
- intestinal ze (medical collocation)
- A rumbling sound from the intestines. — "The doctor noted intestinal ze during the exam."
- hear ze (verb pattern)
- Notice or listen to the rumbling sound. — "You might hear ze when the room is very quiet."
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