English–German

“her” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈiːʁə/

Example

Er ruft ihre Mutter an.

He calls her mother.

Illustration for ihre (her)

How to say “her” in German

“Her” in German is ihre.

A possessive tag before a noun connects that noun to a woman or group in the surrounding context.

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

Example sentences with ihre

Sie verteidigt ihre Meinung energisch.

She vigorously defends her opinion.

Tips for using ihre

  • Capitalized Ihre is the formal second-person possessive, whereas lowercase ihre refers to sie; capitalization can therefore change the possessor.

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