herr
word
/ˈhɛɹ/
hair
/ˈhɜː/
hur
Definition
Herr is a German title used before a man's name, similar to “Mr.” in English. In English text, it usually appears when referring to someone in a German-speaking context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized and kept in its German form. Common with names like “Herr Müller.” Not used as a normal English title for men outside German-related contexts.
Spanish: señor (título alemán)Portuguese (BR): senhor (título alemão)Portuguese (PT): senhor (título alemão)Chinese (Simplified): 先生（德语头衔）Chinese (Traditional): 先生（德語頭銜）Hindi: हेर (जर्मन संबोधन) - श्रीमान (जर्मन संदर्भ में)Arabic: السيد (لقب ألماني)Bengali: HerrRussian: HerrJapanese: Herr（ヘア）Vietnamese: HerrKorean: Herr(헤어)Turkish: HerrUrdu: HerrIndonesian: Herr
Example Sentences
I saw Herr Becker at the station.
basic
Herr Schmidt is our new German teacher.
basic
Please give this letter to Herr Braun.
basic
Everyone stood up when Herr Keller walked into the room.
natural
The email was signed by Herr Weber himself.
natural
At the conference, people addressed him as Herr Doktor Fischer.
natural