English–German

“don” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/dɔn/

Example

Der Don begrüßte den Besucher.

The don greeted the visitor.

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How to say “don” in German

“Don” in German is Don.

A respected male leader whose title signals authority over an organized group.

Full entry for Don: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Don

Als einflussreicher Don beeinflusste er die Politik.

As an influential don, he influenced politics.

Tips for using Don

  • German Don is not the everyday equivalent of English 'Mr.'; Herr is the usual ordinary title, while Don has a marked fictional or literary tone.

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