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Herr

Mr

German grammar
derHerrm

Meaning of Herr

Deutsch

eine höfliche Anrede für einen Mann vor seinem Nachnamen

English

a polite title used before a man's last name

Mr

Pronunciation

German
[hɛʁ]

Herr with English translation

Herr usage examples

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Herr Weber wartet schon.

Mr. Weber is already waiting.

🇩🇪German→🇬🇧English

Ist Herr Braun im Büro?

Is Mr. Braun in the office?

Herr synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between Herr, Mann, Gentleman, Kerl, Herrscher, and Meister

Mann
🇩🇪German

A man; the general word for an adult male, not a polite title like 'Herr'.

B1very often
Gentleman
🇩🇪German

Gentleman; emphasizes a polite, courteous, well-mannered man, often with a positive social nuance.

B2often
K
🇩🇪German
Kerl

Guy, bloke; a colloquial word for a man, sometimes neutral, sometimes rough or familiar depending on context.

B1often

Advanced: broader words

H
🇩🇪German
Herrscher

A ruler or sovereign; refers to someone who rules over a country or people, not to a polite form of address.

C2rare word
M
🇩🇪German
Meister

A master or skilled expert; can also mean a boss or owner in some contexts, but not a polite title for a man.

B2very often

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What does Herr mean?

a polite title used before a man's last name

How do you pronounce Herr?

Herr is pronounced [hɛʁ].

How is Herr used in a sentence?

Mr. Weber is already waiting. Translation: Herr Weber wartet schon.

Is Herr part of Identity and Personal Details vocabulary?

Yes, Herr (Mr) can be learned in the Identity and Personal Details topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is Herr part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, Herr (Mr) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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