Meaning 1neutral · 88%
A polite title for a man, usually used with his surname.
Natural examples
Guten Morgen, Herr Müller!
Good morning, Mr Müller!
Wo ist der Herr?
Where is the Mr., gentleman?
Ich kenne der Herr.
I know the Mr., gentleman.
Usage note
The noun is masculine and takes der. Its plural is Herren.
Useful combinations
Herr Müller — Mr MüllerGuten Tag, Herr Herr Müller — Good day, Mr Herr Müllermit Herrn Müller sprechen — talk to Mr Müller
Common mistake
die Herr
der Herr
Learn Herr with its article der.
Mini-lesson: Herr: article and plural
The noun is masculine and takes der. Its plural is Herren.
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Choose one answer.Which article is correct for Herr?