yer

Everyday

1. (informal, dialect) Your: «Get yer coat.» tree →
2. (informal, dialect) You: «Are yer coming?» tree →
3. (informal, UK) Sometimes «you're» or «you are». tree →
4. In dialect speech, "yer" can mean "here". tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories and comics to show how a character really speaks, especially in parts of the UK, Ireland, Australia, and for pirates or rough characters. Tells the reader the accent or casual way of talking.

Examples

• «Put yer boots on, it's muddy,» said the farmer. tree →
• «Mind yer head!» shouted the pirate. tree →
• «Are yer coming or not?» asked Nan. tree →
• «Eat yer dinner before it goes cold.» tree →
• «Yer a wizard,» the giant said. tree →
• «Wash yer hands, love,» called Mum. tree →

Note

A spoken spelling, not standard English: in your own writing use «your» or «you», except in a character's speech. Do not mix up the standard words: «your» (belongs to you) and «you're» (you are).