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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Mari" is a proper noun which is often translated as "Mari". Learn more about the difference between "Mari" and "tu" below.
Mari()
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing.
a. Mari
"Mari, entra. La comida ya está servida," dijo mi madre."Mari, come in. Dinner is served," said my mother.
tu()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (informal) (possessive)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).