Herr

Meaning and Usage

"Herr" in German means "Mr." or "Sir." It is used as a title before a man's last name, similar to "Mister" or "Sir" in English.

Linguistic Analysis

"Herr" is a noun in German and does not have any prefix or suffix. It comes from the Old High German word "herro," meaning "lord" or "master."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Herr" in German is similar to the English "Mr." or "Sir."

Cultural Context

Addressing someone with "Herr" followed by their last name is a formal and respectful way of addressing a man in German-speaking countries.

Example Sentences

• Guten Morgen, Herr Müller. (Good morning, Mr. Müller.)
• Entschuldigen Sie, Herr Schmidt, können Sie mir bitte helfen? (Excuse me, Mr. Schmidt, can you please help me?)

Memory Tips

You can remember "Herr" by associating it with "Sir" as a formal way to address a man, similar to English.

Additional Vocabulary

• Frau (woman, Mrs. or Ms.)
• Dame (lady)
• Mann (man)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: Masculine Plural: Herren

Conjugation (for verbs)

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