her

Meaning and Usage

The German word "her" is a preposition that can be used in various contexts to indicate direction, movement, or origin. It is often translated as "here," "there," "this way," or "that way" depending on the context.

Linguistic Analysis

"Her" is a standalone preposition in German and does not have any specific prefixes, roots, or suffixes. It is derived from Middle High German "hër," which ultimately comes from Old High German "hêr."

Comparisons between German and English

The German word "her" is similar to the English word "here" in terms of its usage to indicate direction or location.

Example Sentences

  • Komm her! (Come here!)
  • Er geht her. (He is coming this way.)
  • Ich sehe her. (I see here.)

Memory Tips

To remember the meaning and usage of "her," you can link it to the English word "here" and associate it with directing someone or something to a specific location.

Additional Vocabulary

  • Hin (away, there)
  • Dort (there)
  • Diese Richtung (this direction)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Since "her" is a preposition, it does not have a gender or a plural form.

Conjugation (for verbs)

As a preposition, "her" does not have a conjugated form.