What does ihnen mean in German?

The German word "ihnen" is a dative personal pronoun. It is used to refer to the third person plural (masculine, feminine, or neuter) in a respectful or formal way. It can be used as an object or an indirect object.

For example:

* Ich habe ihnen ein Geschenk gegeben. (I gave them a present.)

* Ich habe mit ihnen über das Projekt gesprochen. (I talked to them about the project.)

"Ihnen" can also be used as a polite form of address when speaking to someone directly. In this case, it is usually used with the title of the person being addressed, such as "Herr," "Frau," or "Doktor."

For example:

* Guten Tag, Herr Doktor, wie kann ich Ihnen behilflich sein? (Good day, Doctor, how can I help you?)

* Vielen Dank, Frau Schmidt, ich bin Ihnen sehr dankbar. (Thank you very much, Mrs. Schmidt, I am very grateful to you.)