NOUN
Herr/hɛʁ/gentleman; Mr.; lord
Herr is a German noun that means gentleman, Mr., or lord. It is pronounced /hɛʁ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Herren".
Definitions
1.form of address for a man (Mr.)(addressing a man)
a.polite title or appellation before a surname
Herr Müller wartet im Büro.—Mr. Müller is waiting in the office.
2.gentleman; adult male (formal or polite context)(polite noun)
a.adult male; gentleman
Meine Damen und Herren, herzlich willkommen!—Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!
3.lord; master (in religious or historical context)(historical/religious)
a.God, or master
Der Herr ist mein Hirte.—The Lord is my shepherd.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Herr | die Herren |
| Genitive | des Herrn | der Herren |
| Dative | dem Herrn | den Herren |
| Accusative | den Herrn | die Herren |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Herr" mean in English?
- "Herr" means gentleman, Mr., or lord. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Herr"?
- "Herr" is pronounced /hɛʁ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Herr" der, die, or das?
- "Herr" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Herr"?
- The plural of "Herr" is "Herren".
- What part of speech is "Herr"?
- "Herr" is a noun in German.
