Translation of German word "er" to English
er
/ɛr/
Meaning
NounA person who identifies as male, or animal already known or implied.
How to use
The pronoun 'er' is commonly used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified.
🇬🇧 English
he
Example
Der Freund Ihres Cousins ist am Telefon.
Your cousin's friend is on the phone.
Im Regelwerk heißt es eindeutig: „Wenn ein Schüler beim Schummeln erwischt wird, wird er von der Schule verwiesen.“ Und Sie wurden beim Schummeln erwischt, nicht wahr, Anna?
The rules clearly state: “If a student is caught cheating, he or she will be expelled from school.” And you got caught cheating, didn't you, Anna?
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- er ist— he is
- er hat— he has
- er wird— he will
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "er"?▼
The German word "er" is defined as: "A person who identifies as male, or animal already known or implied."
What does the German word "er" mean?▼
The German word "er" means "he" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "er"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "er" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "er"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Der Freund Ihres Cousins ist am Telefon." (which translates as "Your cousin's friend is on the phone.").
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