English–German
“host” in German
How to say “host” in German
“Host” in German is Hausherr.
The person with final say in a household, often also the owner welcoming guests.
Example sentences with Hausherr
Die Anweisungen des Hausherrn wurden ohne Widerrede ausgeführt.
The instructions of the head of the household were carried out without objection.
Tips for using Hausherr
- For a general social host, Gastgeber is usually more natural; Hausherr focuses on authority within the household.
Other German words for “host”
Der Moderator begrüßte das Publikum.
The host greeted the audience.
Die Platzherren der Veranstaltung gaben die Regeln bekannt.
The hosts of the event announced the rules.