hier
/hiːr/
The English word 'here' is translated as hier in German.
hier is used to indicate a location that is near the speaker.
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Which one should you use?
While hier refers to a location near the speaker, the words da or dort are typically used to mean 'there'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the informal phrase Do bin i is used to mean 'Ich bin da'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, hier is invariable and does not change its form based on grammatical case or gender.
How do you pronounce it?
/hiːr/
Did you know?
- In Germany, saying Hier! is the standard way to answer a roll call to indicate that you are present.
- The word hier can be used as a noun in the phrase das Hier und Jetzt, which translates to 'the here and now'.
- The modern standard spelling of hier only became dominant from the late 16th century, despite the influence of Martin Luther.
Examples in context
- Es tut hier weh.It hurts here.This sentence is useful for expressing where a sensation of pain is felt using hier.Tatoeba #1341008 by Zaghawa, translation #456097 by lukaszpp
- Tut es hier weh?Does it hurt here?This sentence is useful for asking if a sensation of pain is felt in a specific location using hier.Tatoeba #6168814 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #4609578 by Hybrid
- Tom mag es hier.Tom likes it here.This sentence is useful for expressing that someone enjoys being in a particular place using hier.Tatoeba #6642502 by Felixjp, translation #2648332 by CK
- Ich bin hierI am here
- Ich bin genau hier!I am right here!
- Ich bin wirklich hier!I am really here!
- Ich bin jetzt hier!I am here now!
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Example conversation
Hannah and Lukas are meeting at a cafe.
- HannahHallo Lukas, ich bin hier!Hello Lukas, I am here!
- LukasSchön, dass du hier bist.It's good that you are here.
- HannahIst der Tisch hier frei?Is this table here free?
- LukasJa, setz dich einfach hierher.Yes, just sit down here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations and entries hier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hier, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
