Always "they are." They is plural. You might find some dissenting opinions among transgendered individuals who prefer to use it >>
Native speakers: When using singular they, is it "they is" or "they are"? I find contradicting information on this online..
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>> in a singular form, but not all transgendered folk do. When in doubt, it's safe to treat it as plural.
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Singular "they" goes with singular "are", IMO.
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you'll have to ask some young women, they're the only ones who know how new language works.
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everybody who learned language rules before the new usage became common is unqualified to weigh in. :)
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"are"... e.g. "If a person is making something, then they are a maker"
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Nonnative speaker, but instead of "they are" I prefer "who is/are".
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