German word

Mister

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɪstɐ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmister

Example

Er trat als Mister auf.

He appeared as Mister.

Illustration for Mister (mister)

More examples

Im Brief stand nur Mister vor dem Nachnamen.

The letter contained only "mister" before the surname.

Core concept

A man introduced with an English-sounding title that gives the setting an international tone.

Common phrases

  • als Mister angesprochen werden

    be addressed as mister

  • Mister Müller

    mister Müller

Similar words

Herr: A formal German title used to address a man.
Anrede: A form of address used when speaking to someone.
Spitzname: A short, familiar name used by friends or close acquaintances.
Bühnenname: A name used publicly by a performer or entertainer.

Definition in German

Lehnwort aus dem Englischen für die Anrede eines Mannes, das oft als stilistische oder internationale Form anstelle des deutschen Herr eingesetzt wird.

Word origin

German borrowed Mister from English, whose mister developed from Middle English maister, a form related to master.

Usage tips

  • In standard formal German, Herr is the usual form of address, while Mister often sounds stylized or context-specific.

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