Noun
das Herrchen
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛrçən/
master, owner (of an animal)
C2
rank #9,797
plural Herrchen
Meanings
Noun
- master, owner (of an animal)
Example sentence
Hunde haben Herrchen, Katzen aber Knechte.
Dogs have masters, but cats have servants.
Word forms
singular
das Herrchen
plural
die Herrchen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Herrchen
Accusativedas Herrchen
Dativedem Herrchen
Genitivedes Herrchens
Plural
Nominativedie Herrchen
Accusativedie Herrchen
Dativeden Herrchen
Genitiveder Herrchen
Usage
- das Herrchen eines Hundes — A dog's male owner; an affectionate everyday term.
- Herrchen / Frauchen — Traditional terms for a male versus female pet owner.
Der Hund wartete geduldig vor der Tür auf sein Herrchen.
The dog waited patiently outside the door for his owner.