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English - German
Her
hər
Extremely common
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
ihr, sie
Her meanings in German
ihr
Example:
I like her.
Ich mag ihr.
That is her book.
Das ist ihr Buch.
Usage: informalContext: Referring to a female person or possession
Note: In German, 'ihr' is used for the possessive pronoun 'her' when referring to a female person or her possessions.
sie
Example:
Her name is Anna.
Sie heißt Anna.
I saw her at the party.
Ich habe sie auf der Party gesehen.
Usage: informalContext: Referring to a female person
Note: In German, 'sie' is used as the third person singular pronoun 'her' when referring to a female person.
Her's synonyms
Hers
Hers is a possessive pronoun that shows that something belongs to a female person.
Example: The book is hers.
Note: Hers is used as a possessive pronoun, whereas 'her' is a possessive adjective.
Herself
Herself is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and the object of the verb refer to the same person.
Example: She did it herself.
Note: Herself emphasizes that the subject performed the action independently.
She
She is a subject pronoun used to refer to a female person or animal.
Example: She is coming to the party.
Note: She is used as a subject pronoun, while 'her' is a possessive adjective.
Female
Female is an adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
Example: The female doctor will see you now.
Note: Female is a broader term that can refer to any female, while 'her' is more specific to a particular female.
Her expressions, common phrases
Her heart is in the right place
This phrase means that someone has good intentions or means well, even if they do not always make the right decisions.
Example: Even though she made a mistake, her heart is in the right place.
Note: This phrase focuses on the intentions or feelings of a person, rather than just the possessive form of 'her.'
Her hands are tied
When someone's hands are tied, it means they are unable to act or make a decision due to circumstances beyond their control.
Example: I'd love to help, but her hands are tied in this situation.
Note: This phrase uses 'her' to refer to someone's possession (their hands), but the meaning is about being unable to act rather than the literal tying of hands.
Her days are numbered
This phrase suggests that someone is likely to die or face serious consequences soon.
Example: With her risky behavior, it seems like her days are numbered.
Note: While 'her' is used in a possessive sense, the meaning is about the limited time someone has left rather than a specific possession.
Her bark is worse than her bite
This phrase means that someone's words or threats are more severe than their actions.
Example: Don't be afraid of her anger; her bark is worse than her bite.
Note: Here, 'her' refers to both the vocal expression (bark) and physical action (bite) of a person, emphasizing the discrepancy between the two.
Her eyes are bigger than her stomach
When someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach, it means they have taken or want more than they can actually handle.
Example: She always takes more food than she can eat; her eyes are bigger than her stomach.
Note: 'Her' is used to refer to both the visual aspect (eyes) and the physical capacity (stomach), indicating a mismatch between desire and capability.
Her ship has sailed
This phrase means that an opportunity has been missed or is no longer available.
Example: She missed her chance to study abroad; her ship has sailed.
Note: Although 'her' is possessive, the phrase signifies the passing of an opportunity rather than a specific possession of a ship.
Her Majesty
This is a formal way of referring to a female monarch or queen.
Example: Her Majesty the Queen will address the nation tonight.
Note: In this case, 'her' is used as a title of respect and does not denote possession but rather a formal address.
Her everyday (slang) expressions
Her indoors
Refers humorously to one's wife or female partner.
Example: I'll have to check with her indoors before making any plans.
Note: It is a light-hearted and informal way to refer to a significant female in one's life.
Her highness
Used humorously to refer to a woman who is acting like she is of superior status or demanding special treatment.
Example: Do we have to wait for her highness to arrive before we start the meeting?
Note: It playfully elevates the person being addressed to a royal or esteemed position.
Her - Examples
She loves to read.
Sie liebt es zu lesen.
I saw her at the park.
Ich habe sie im Park gesehen.
Her favorite color is blue.
Ihre Lieblingsfarbe ist Blau.
Can you give her the book?
Kannst du ihr das Buch geben?
Her grammar
Her - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Possessive pronoun (Possessive pronoun)
Lemma: her
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Her Contains 1 syllables: her
Phonetic transcription: (h)ər
her , (h)ər (The red syllable is stressed)
Her - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Her: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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