Herr
sir
Meaning of Herr
Höfliche Anrede an einen Mann ohne seinen Namen, z. B. an einen Kunden.
a polite title or form of address for a man
Pronunciation
Herr with English translation
Herr usage examples
Mein Herr, können Sie mir helfen?
Sir, can you help me?
Danke, mein Herr.
Thank you, sir.
Herr synonyms
What's the difference between Herr, Herrscher, Sir, Lord, Anrede, Titel, and gnädiger Herr
A ruler or sovereign; this is not a form of address, but a word for someone who governs.
A direct borrowing from English; used as a polite way to address a man, especially in English contexts.
A noble title in English-speaking contexts; in German it usually refers to English nobility.
A form of address or polite salutation; this is a general term, not a specific title like 'sir'.
A title or rank; a very general word that can include forms of address, but does not directly mean one.
Formal address; emphasizes an official and polite style of speaking.
Advanced: broader words
A polite, old-fashioned way to address a man of high status; now it sounds archaic.
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Questions about this word
What does Herr mean?
a polite title or form of address for a man
How do you pronounce Herr?
Herr is pronounced [hɛʁ].
How is Herr used in a sentence?
Sir, can you help me? Translation: Mein Herr, können Sie mir helfen?
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