die Anrede, -n

The German word "Anrede" is a noun meaning "form of address" or "salutation".
It is made up of:

• "An" (prefix meaning "to" or "at")
• "Rede" (meaning "speech" or "talk")

So literally, it refers to the way someone is "spoken to" or addressed.

Similar words:

• Begrüßung (greeting)
• Ansprache (address, speech)
• Titel (title, as form of address)

Difference:

• Anrede is specifically about how you address someone (e.g., "Herr Müller", "Frau Schmidt").
• Begrüßung focuses on the act of greeting ("Guten Tag!").
• Ansprache usually refers to a speech or formal talk, not just the form of address.
• Titel is about titles used in address but doesn't cover the whole range of salutations.