noun
Uncommon
Herr
Herr (noun) means a polite title used before a German man's surname, equivalent to "Mr.". Example: “The letter was addressed to Herr Schmidt.”
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A polite title used before a German man's surname, equivalent to "Mr."
"The letter was addressed to Herr Schmidt."
How to use Herr
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe German equivalent of "Mr.," used before a man's surname.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Herrs, Herren
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The letter was addressed to _____ Schmidt.
Etymology
From the German word Herr, meaning "gentleman" or "sir."
Rhymes for Herr
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What does “Herr” mean?
The word “Herr” means a polite title used before a German man's surname, equivalent to "Mr.". In plain terms, the German equivalent of "Mr.," used before a man's surname.
How do you use “Herr” in a sentence?
Here is “Herr” used in a sentence: “The letter was addressed to Herr Schmidt.”
What part of speech is “Herr”?
“Herr” is a noun.
Where does the word “Herr” come from?
The word “Herr” comes from German. From the German word Herr, meaning "gentleman" or "sir.".
Is “Herr” a common word?
“Herr” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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