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.
