Noun
die Herrin
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛʁɪn/
lady (female equivalent of a lord)
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plural Herrinnen
Meanings
Noun
- lady (female equivalent of a lord)
- mistress (woman with control or authority over others; female equivalent of master)
Example sentence
Was kann ich für Euch tun, meine Herrin?
What can I do for you, my lady?
Word forms
singular
die Herrin
plural
die Herrinnen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedie Herrin
Accusativedie Herrin
Dativeder Herrin
Genitiveder Herrin
Plural
Nominativedie Herrinnen
Accusativedie Herrinnen
Dativeden Herrinnen
Genitiveder Herrinnen
Usage
- meine Herrin — My lady or mistress; a historical or fantasy form of address.
- Herrin / Frau — A female ruler or master versus the neutral word for a woman.
Die Herrin der Burg empfing die Reisenden im Saal.
The lady of the castle received the travellers in the hall.