der Herr, -en
Mr. · Mister · gentleman
So nennt man einen erwachsenen Mann, oft als höfliche Anrede.
The German word "Herr" is a noun that means "Mr." or "Lord". It is derived from the Old High German word "herro" which means "master" or "lord". "Herr" can also be used as a title of respect for a man, similar to "Sir" in English. Similar words in German include "Herrlichkeit" (splendor), "Herrschaft" (dominion), and "Herrenhaus" (manor house).
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Examples
Herr Müller wartet im Büro.noun
Mr. Müller is waiting in the office.
Herr Müller ist mein Lehrer.noun
Mister Müller is my teacher.
Herr Schneider geht spazieren.noun
Mr. Schneider goes for a walk.
Der alte Herr liest eine Zeitung.noun
The old gentleman is reading a newspaper.
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