PRONOUN

er/eːɐ̯/he; it

er is a German pronoun that means he or it. It is pronounced /eːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.he (refers to a male person)(person)

a.used as subject for a male person

Er ist mein Bruder.He is my brother.

2.it (refers to a masculine noun in the nominative case)(object/masculine noun)

a.stands for a masculine noun

Wo ist der Schlüssel? Er liegt auf dem Tisch.Where is the key? It is on the table.

Frequently asked questions

What does "er" mean in English?
"er" means he or it. 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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