What does herr in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word herr in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use herr in Swedish.

The word herr in Swedish means mister, herr, herr, herr, sahib, herr, herr, herr, unge herr, herr-. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word herr

mister

herr

(man's title) (omodernt, titel)

The meeting was led by Mister Johnson.

herr

(abbreviation (man's title: Mister)

There's a Mr. Read here to see you – shall I send him in?

herr

(UK, formal (term of address: Mr) (tilltal för män)

sahib

(archaic (master: used in colonial India)

herr

(archaic (variation of sir expressing contempt or anger)

herr

(informal, humorous (sir)

herr

(humorous, abbreviation (prefix to mocking name) (sarkastisk)

My husband is not a morning person; he's a real Mr Grumpy Guts when he first gets up.

unge herr

(archaic (title for a youth)

Unge herr James Willis är väldigt lik sin lata, korpulenta far.
Master James Willis is much like his lazy, corpulent father.

herr-

(figurative (for men only) (förled)

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