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Lord is a form of address for men. Originally, Mr. was a status and a title.

history

Mr. ( Old High German heriro, Herero, Herro ) is already in the 9th century substantively used comparative form of noble (her) and described initially only the higher-ups over the Lesser that the servants requester.

As a Germanization of the Greek Kyrios and the Old Latin Dominus , it was applied to the “heavenly ruler” “ God ” or “ Christ ”.

During the courtly period, “Lord” became a professional name for the nobles , especially the imperial directors , who ranked in dignity after the princes and counts and were ruling owners of a “ lordship ”. The adult son of such gentlemen was called Junc-he: rre ( Junker ); Goods or lands belonging to "Herren" are referred to as " Herrenland " in lists of goods .

In the cities the name Herr passed on to the authorities; More generally, it was also used for heads of families , for clergymen , in general for people who had power over something. The " employer " still used today makes the subordination of an official clear.

Members of a " canons - the Order ." (Eg Prämonstratenser , Augustinian Canons ) are still often referred to as "Lord" rather than " Father " dubs .

The associated with "Lord" civil award blurred gradually: the word fell with the beginning of the 17th century to a mere Höflichkeitsbezeigung down.

Salutation

Today, “Herr” is the simplest, commonly used form of address for males, as opposed to “ Frau ” for females. "Herr" is usually only used in connection with the Siezen , mostly in connection with the family name . Calling yourself “Herr” (eg: “Ich bin Herr Schmidt”) is unusual in German.

People with a prominent position in society are not addressed as "Mr.", but with their title or position. This is the case with church dignitaries, academics, and others. If a former title of nobility is part of the name, z. B. instead of "Mr. Count Lambsdorff" often spoken of "Count Lambsdorff". Addressing him, on the other hand, as "Herr Graf" expresses that the person being addressed feels that they belong to a lower social class than the person being addressed . Other interpretations interpret the address "Herr Graf" as equality of the Count in the bourgeois-republican society with the Otto common man "Herr Müller".

Examples of combining the salutation "Mr." with a function:

  • "Mr. Judge" or "Mr. Chairman" (orally to a judge )
  • on letters "Mr. Head of Department [proper name]" as a written destination (add "to Mr. Head of Department")
  • "Mr. Pastor" to a pastor
  • "Herr Wachtmeister" or "Herr Kommissar" to a police officer

Furthermore, it is sometimes still common for a person to use an academic degree or professional title (e.g. "Herr Doktor ", especially for practicing doctors), with his official title (e.g. "Herr Inspektor ") instead of his family name . or rank (e.g. "Mr. General ") is addressed.

In English usage, Sir is often used synonymously as a polite phrase for a man, without the person being addressed being a real ennobled Sir . In ancient times, "Lord" stands for the master of the house , Latin dominus , as well as for the master , magister , the employer. In the context of serfdom and slavery , the address of the master can then be translated into English as a master .

Conceptual environment

  • "Lord" is a Christian synonym for " God " (e.g. in prayer Lord, forgive me my sins )
  • "Lord of Darkness" is used synonymously for the " devil "
  • “In control of the situation” is a term used to describe a person who is in control of an event
  • “Master” is a belittling synonym for a male pet owner
  • Sometimes "Herr" is used in German as a synonym for gentleman .
  • In addition, “Herr” is also used synonymously with “Man”

See also

Foreign language forms
Related terms
Feminine forms

Web links

Wiktionary: Herr  - explanations of meanings, origins of words, synonyms, translations

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Personal data , Spiegel Online - Various forms of address by Otto Graf Lambsdorff, 1978.
  2. ↑ The Modern Gentleman: A gentleman shouldn't carry a plastic bag.