PRONOUN

er/eːɐ̯/he; it (masculine nouns)

er is a German pronoun that means he or it (masculine nouns). It is pronounced /eːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.refers to a male person or a masculine noun as the subject(person, subject pronoun)

a.he (about a man)

Er geht heute ins Kino.He is going to the cinema today.

b.it (about a masculine noun)

Der Hund ist alt, aber er spielt gern.The dog is old, but it likes to play.

Frequently asked questions

What does "er" mean in English?
"er" means he or it (masculine nouns). It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "er"?
"er" is pronounced /eːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "er"?
"er" is a pronoun in German.

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