Translation
the gentleman, lord; Mr
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Word origin
From Old High German hērro, the comparative of hēr ('exalted, venerable'), distantly related to English hoary.
- Origin
- Old High German
- Root
- hērro
- English cognates
- hoary
Grammar
Examples
, Müller!
Good day, Mr Müller!
.
An old gentleman sat on the bench.
, !
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!
Where this fits
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Stories
(10)Auf dem Markt: Kuchen und ein Geschenk
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Das Gespräch für den Job
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Im Hotel: drei Nächte für die Klasse
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Der Schlüssel
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Ein Job am Samstag
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Tarek und der Müll im Wald
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Willkommen in Wien
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Der Brief an mich
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Die Straße vor der Schule
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Selins Entscheidung
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Herr: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the German word "Herr" (the gentleman, lord; Mr): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 11: Words 181-190.