hier

Meaning and Usage

"Hier" means "here" in English. It denotes the position or location of something or someone in the immediate vicinity of the speaker or the specified point.

Linguistic Analysis

"Hier" is an adverb and has its roots in the Old High German word "hier."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "hier" is similar to the English word "here" in both meaning and usage.

Example Sentences

• Das Buch ist hier. (The book is here.)
• Wir treffen uns hier um drei Uhr. (We are meeting here at three o'clock.)

Memory Tips

Think of "hier" as "here" to remember its meaning.

Additional Vocabulary

Related words: dahier (from here), hierher (to here), Heimat (home)