das Herrchen
Translation
master (of a pet), owner
Examples
Der Hund wartet auf sein Herrchen.
The dog is waiting for its master.
Das Herrchen spielt mit seinem Hund im Park.
The master is playing with his dog in the park.
Grammar Patterns
to wait for ((sb.)) auf ((j-n)) warten The dog is waiting for its master.
to play with ((sb.)) mit ((j-m)) spielen The master is playing with his dog.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Besitzer, Halter (more formal)
Etymology
Diminutive of 'Herr' (master, lord) + '-chen' (diminutive suffix). Literally 'little master'.
Memory Tips
'Herr' means 'master', and the '-chen' suffix makes it small and affectionate, perfect for a pet's owner.