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NounA1
der Herr
/hɛʁ/
Mr. / sir / gentleman
Noun Details
- Gender
- der (masculine)
- Plural
- die Herren
Usage Note
Used before last names in formal address: 'Herr Schmidt'. In service settings, staff may address you as 'der Herr' (the gentleman). Plural 'Herren' appears on men's restroom doors.
Example Sentences
Guten Tag, Herr Weber.
Good day, Mr. Weber.
Der Herr dort möchte bestellen.
The gentleman over there would like to order.