Eure Majestät
feminine
The German phrase for "your majesty" is Eure Majestät. It is also spelled Euer Majestät.
Meaning: term of address (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eure Majestät | feminine | |
| Euer Majestät | /ˈɔʏ̯ɐ majɛsˈtɛːt/ (word by word) | feminine, alternative form |
Eure Majestät is the formal way to say "Your Majesty" in German.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun Eure (your) and the noun Majestät (majesty).
How does it change in a sentence?
The possessive pronoun Eure is in the feminine nominative/accusative form to agree with the feminine noun Majestät.
Did you know?
- In sarcastic modern German, calling someone Eure Majestät is a common way to mock a person who is acting entitled or bossy.
- The phrase Eure Majestät is an example of a 'plural of majesty', where a plural pronoun is used to address a single person to show extreme respect.
- Historically, German courts used a complex system of 'titulature' where using the wrong version of 'your' or the wrong noun could be seen as a serious political insult.
Examples in context
- Sprechen Sie mich einfach mit „Eure Majestät“ an.Just call me "Your Majesty".This sentence shows how to use Eure Majestät as a way to address someone.Tatoeba #3525100 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #3525076 by adamtrousers
- Ich bitte Eure Majestät. Es war meine Tochter, das klügste Mädchen auf der ganzen Welt.Please your Majesty, it was my daughter who is the cleverest girl in all the world.This sentence shows how to use Eure Majestät when making a request.Tatoeba #6982482 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #6211507 by Hybrid
Example conversation
A courtier is presenting a gift to the Queen.
- SarahIch bringe ein Geschenk für Eure Majestät.I bring a gift for Your Majesty.
- MaximilianDas ist sehr freundlich von dir, Sarah.That is very kind of you, Sarah.
- SarahEs ist mir eine Ehre, Eure Majestät.It is an honor for me, Your Majesty.
- MaximilianIch danke dir herzlich.I thank you sincerely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your majesty” translations and entries Eure Majestät, Euer Majestät, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (euer, Majestät) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
