Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

der Herr

Translation (Übersetzung) Mr., gentleman, lord, master
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [hɛʁ]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Formal
Tags (Tags)
formal basic vocabulary person title address
A formal title for men, equivalent to 'Mr.' in English. Also means 'gentleman' or 'lord/master' in certain contexts. Always capitalized as a title. The plural form 'Herren' is irregular and important to learn.

Herr - German Nouns - Herr Meaning - Herr Translation - Herr Nouns Examples

Herr is a German Nouns

Learn Herr meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Herr is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Herr Examples (Beispiele) in English

Herr examples with English translations. See how to use Herr in sentences. Herr example sentences in English below.

Herr Schmidt ist mein Lehrer.
Mr. Schmidt is my teacher.
Formal address using last name
Der Herr dort drüben wartet auf Sie.
The gentleman over there is waiting for you.
Referring to a man politely without using his name
Er ist der Herr des Hauses.
He is the master of the house.
Metaphorical use meaning 'in charge'

Herr Word Family - Herr Related Words - Herr Family Members

Herr Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Herr word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Herr family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Herr related words and expand your German vocabulary.

diminutive (Verkleinerungsform)
Herrlein
Meaning: little gentleman
Example: Das Herrlein war sehr höflich.
Noun
feminine form (weibliche Form)
Herrin
Meaning: mistress, lady
Example: Sie ist die Herrin des Schlosses.
Noun
related adjective (verwandtes Adjektiv)
herrlich
Meaning: magnificent, glorious
Example: Das Wetter ist heute herrlich.
Adjective
related verb (verwandtes Verb)
herrschen
Meaning: to rule, to reign
Tense: Präsens
Example: Der König herrscht über das Land.
Verb

Herr Usage - Herr Collocations - Herr Idioms - Herr Synonyms - Herr Antonyms

Herr Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Herr Collocations (Kollokationen)

Herr collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Herr word combinations and how to use Herr with other words naturally.

Herr Schmidt
Mr. Schmidt
High frequency
mein Herr
my dear sir
Medium frequency
Herr Doktor
Doctor (title for male doctors)
Medium frequency
Herr Professor
Professor (title for male professors)
Medium frequency
Herr des Hauses
master of the house
Low frequency
Herr und Frau
Mr. and Mrs.
High frequency
Herr Präsident
Mr. President
Medium frequency
Herr Vorsitzender
Mr. Chairman
Medium frequency

Herr Idioms (Redewendungen)

Herr idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Herr with meanings and explanations. Master Herr expressions used in everyday German.

Herr der Lage sein
to be in control of the situation
To have everything under control and be able to handle a situation effectively
Herr über etwas sein
to be master of something
To have control or mastery over something (e.g., emotions, a skill)
Herr im Haus sein
to be the boss in the house
To be the one who makes decisions in a household (often used humorously or ironically)
Herr und Knecht
master and servant
Refers to a hierarchical relationship where one person has authority over another
Herr der Ringe
Lord of the Rings
Title of J.R.R. Tolkien's famous fantasy novel (literally 'Lord of the Rings')

Herr Synonyms (Synonyme)

Herr synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Herr and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Herr similar words and their usage.

Mann
Meaning: man
Medium similarity
Gentleman
Meaning: gentleman
High similarity
Gebieter
Meaning: ruler, master
Low similarity
Chef
Meaning: boss, chief
Low similarity
Vorgesetzter
Meaning: superior, supervisor
Low similarity

Herr Antonyms (Antonyme)

Herr antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Herr. Discover Herr opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Frau
Meaning: Mrs., woman
Dame
Meaning: lady
Untergebener
Meaning: subordinate
Knecht
Meaning: servant
Sklave
Meaning: slave

Herr Semantically Related Words - Herr Contextually Related Words - Herr Thematically Related Words

Herr Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Herr semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Herr. Explore Herr related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Herr contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Mann Dame Titel Anrede Adel Autorität Respekt Formalität

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