er

Meaning and Usage

er = he Common Usage:

"Er ist groß." = "He is tall."
"Er geht nach Hause." = "He is going home."

Linguistic Analysis

"Er" is the third-person singular masculine pronoun in German. It has its origins in Old High German and Middle High German.

Comparisons between German and English

The word "er" corresponds to "he" in English, functioning as the subject pronoun for the third person singular masculine.

Cultural Context

"Er" is used to refer to males or masculine nouns in German, and it is a fundamental pronoun in the language.

Example Sentences

"Er liest ein Buch." = "He is reading a book."
"Er hat einen Hund." = "He has a dog."

Memory Tips

Remember that "er" means "he" in German by associating the similar sounds of the two words.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: ihm (him), seinen (his), ihm (to him)