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weak noun
der Herr
Mr., sir, gentleman · سيد
Is Herr der, die, or das?
Herr is masculine (der). The plural is Herren.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Herr.
Plural
die Herren
Declension of der Herr
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Herr | ein Herr | die Herren |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Herrn | einen Herrn | die Herren |
| Dativ Dative | dem Herrn | einem Herrn | den Herren |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Herrn | eines Herrn | der Herren |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Herr" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Das ist Herr Klein.
Quick Quiz — Test Yourself
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