Meaning & use
Herr
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A German title of respect or address for a man, equivalent to 'Mr.' or 'sir' in English.
See it in a sentence
The letter began formally, 'Sehr geehrter Herr Schmidt' — 'Dear Mr. Schmidt.'
English writers sometimes use 'Herr' before a German surname to convey formality or setting.
A note on using this word
Herr is a German loanword that appears in English texts, especially when quoting or referring to German-speaking contexts, much like 'monsieur' or 'senor.'
Words with a similar meaning
mistersir
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Words with an opposite meaning
frau
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