German word

Haller

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhalɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounHaller

Example

Die Hallers sind heute zu Hause.

The Hallers are at home today.

Illustration for Haller (Haller)

More examples

Ich bleibe heute Abend bei den Hallers.

This evening, I am staying at the Hallers'.

Core concept

A family name that points back to a place such as Halle or Hall.

Common phrases

  • Nachname Haller

    surname Haller

  • bei den Hallers

    at the Hallers'

Similar words

Nachname: A family name used in personal records and shared by relatives.
Herr: A formal title used before a man's surname when speaking to him.
Frau: A formal title used before a woman's surname when speaking to her.

Definition in German

Haller ist ein deutscher Herkunftsname, gebildet mit dem Suffix -er zur Kennzeichnung der Herkunft von Orten wie Halle oder Hall.

Word origin

The surname Haller uses German -er, a suffix that forms names for people associated with a place, including Halle or Hall.

Usage tips

  • For a family, German uses die Hallers with no apostrophe, as in Die Hallers sind heute zu Hause.

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