honorific in German

honorific in German is Ehren-, Ruhmes-, ehrenbezogen — honorific means a title used before someone's name, such as 'Mrs' or 'Doctor'.

honorific in German

Ehren-

adj

Showing or conferring honour and respect.

Ruhmes-

adj

Showing or conferring honour and respect.

ehrenbezogen

adj

Based on or valuing honor

geltungsbegierig

adj

Based on or valuing honor

statusorientiert

adj

Based on or valuing honor

Höflichkeitsform

noun

A term of respect; respectful language.

Honorifikum

noun

(linguistics) A word or word form expressing the speaker's respect for the hearer or the referent.

What does "honorific" mean?

noun A title used before someone's name, such as 'Mrs' or 'Doctor'.
noun A word or phrase used to show respect.
noun (linguistics) A word or form of a word that shows respect for the person being spoken to or spoken about.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "honorific" in German?

"honorific" in German is Ehren-, Ruhmes-, ehrenbezogen. honorific means: A title used before someone's name, such as 'Mrs' or 'Doctor'.

Are there other ways to say "honorific" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "honorific": Ehren-, Ruhmes-, ehrenbezogen, geltungsbegierig, statusorientiert, Höflichkeitsform.

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