Herr

noun

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Mr.

Mister

sir

gentleman

master

lord

owner

the Lord

man

male

Synonyms and Related Words for Herr

Gebieter Besitzer Meister Gott Schöpfer Allmächtiger Mann Kerl

Definition of "Herr" in German

Below are the definitions and usage examples of the word "Herr" in its original language, German. This section is designed to help you understand the word in different contexts and sentence structures, especially while learning English.

The definitions and example sentences are presented across a range from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) levels. This way, you can learn the word step by step, from its most basic meaning to more complex usages. Each example is provided with its translation in German, ready for correct context and usage.

Im religiösen, insbesondere christlichen Kontext eine Bezeichnung für Gott.

DE: “Wir beten zum Herrn.”
A1
EN: “We pray to the Lord.”

DE: “Der Herr ist mein Hirte.”
A2
EN: “The Lord is my shepherd.”

DE: “Die Gemeinde sang ein Loblied auf den Herrn.”
B1
EN: “The congregation sang a hymn of praise to the Lord.”

Formelle Anrede für einen erwachsenen Mann, oft in Verbindung mit dem Nachnamen.

DE: “Guten Tag, Herr Schmidt.”
A1
EN: “Hello, Mr. Schmidt.”

DE: “Entschuldigung, mein Herr, können Sie mir den Weg zum Bahnhof zeigen?”
A2
EN: “Excuse me, sir, can you show me the way to the train station?”

DE: “Sehr geehrter Herr Müller, anbei sende ich Ihnen die gewünschten Unterlagen.”
B1
EN: “Dear Mr. Müller, I am sending you the requested documents herewith.”

Eine Person, die Macht oder Kontrolle über etwas oder jemanden hat (z. B. ein Tier, ein Land, sich selbst).

DE: “Der Hund liebt seinen Herrn.”
A1
EN: “The dog loves its master.”

DE: “Er ist der Herr des Hauses.”
A2
EN: “He is the master of the house.”

DE: “Die Ritter schworen ihrem Herrn die Treue.”
B1
EN: “The knights swore allegiance to their lord.”

Words Similar in Spelling to Herr

der Herr her Herd herb Herz