noun
Herr
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
Herrs plural, Herren plural, Herrs plural
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Etymology
From the German word Herr, meaning "gentleman" or "sir."