German Conversation · Level 27
90 words
German word
Ehre
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈeːʁə/
Meaning
- feminine nounhonor
Example
Man muss seine Ehre verteidigen.
One must defend one's honor.
More examples
Er versucht, die Ehre seiner Familie zu wahren.
He tries to uphold his family's honor.
Core concept
A person's public standing is built up by respect and can be experienced as a distinction granted by others.
Common phrases
die Ehre wahren
uphold honor
Similar words
Respekt: Respect shown for someone's conduct, position, or rights.
Achtung: A respectful regard for someone and what they represent.
Ansehen: The reputation and social standing granted by others' trust and approval.
Würde: The inner dignity and human worth inherent in a person.
Definition in German
Ehre (f.) — die Anerkennung und der gute Ruf einer Person in der Gesellschaft, der sich aus ihrem Verhalten, ihren Taten oder ihrer Stellung ergibt.
Word origin
Ehre developed from Old High German ēra through Middle High German êre, inherited Germanic forms meaning honor or esteem.
Usage tips
- Ehre is feminine: die Ehre; its plural Ehren is mainly used for distinct honors or in formal expressions.