Ehre/ˈeːʁə/honor; dignity; respect
Ehre is a German noun that means honor, dignity, or respect. It is pronounced /ˈeːʁə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Ehren".
Definitions
1.high regard or respect shown for moral integrity or outstanding achievement(moral value)
a.the quality of having a good name or standing
Sie verteidigte die Ehre ihrer Familie.—She defended her family's honor.
2.ceremonious act or distinction given as a mark of respect or admiration(action or ceremony)
a.distinction or tribute
Es war für ihn eine große Ehre, die Auszeichnung zu erhalten.—It was a great honor for him to receive the award.
3.perceived respect or personal dignity held by someone or a group(respect/disrespect)
a.personal sense of pride or self-respect, sometimes threatened by insult or offense
Er fühlte sich in seiner Ehre verletzt.—He felt his honor had been offended.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Ehre | die Ehren |
| Genitive | der Ehre | der Ehren |
| Dative | der Ehre | den Ehren |
| Accusative | die Ehre | die Ehren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Ehre" mean in English?
- "Ehre" means honor, dignity, or respect. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Ehre"?
- "Ehre" is pronounced /ˈeːʁə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Ehre" der, die, or das?
- "Ehre" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Ehre"?
- The plural of "Ehre" is "Ehren".
- What part of speech is "Ehre"?
- "Ehre" is a noun in German.
