How to Say “My Lord” in German

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mein Herr
/maɪ̯n hɛr/word by word
The English phrase 'my lord' is translated into German as mein Herr.
mein Herr is used as an address towards a lord.
Meaning: address towards a lord (noun)

Which one should you use?

The phrase Euer Gnaden is a more formal and traditional way to say 'My Lord' in German, used for someone of high authority or rank.

How do you pronounce it?

/maɪ̯n hɛr/

Did you know?

  • The English word 'hoar', as in 'hoarfrost', is a distant relative of Herr. Both words derive from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'grey'.
  • In modern German, mein Herr is rarely used for actual lords and is instead used as an extremely formal way to address a stranger, similar to 'Sir' in English.

Examples in context

  • Verzeihung, Euer Gnaden, könnten Sie mir bitte behilflich sein?
    Pardon me, My Lord, could you please assist me?
  • Ich folge Ihnen, mein Herr.
    I follow you, my lord.
  • Es ist mir eine Ehre, mein Herr.
    It is an honor for me, my lord.

Example conversation

A maid serves a nobleman in a grand hall.

  1. Laura

    Hier ist Ihr Wein, mein Herr.
    Here is your wine, my lord.
  2. Maximilian

    Danke, Laura.
    Thank you, Laura.
  3. Laura

    Soll ich noch etwas bringen?
    Should I bring anything else?
  4. Maximilian

    Nein, das ist alles für heute.
    No, that is all for today.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mein, Herr) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries Herr, mein, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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