die Herren
Translation
gentlemen, men, lords, masters
Examples
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren!
Ladies and gentlemen!
Die Herren spielen Karten.
The gentlemen are playing cards.
Die Toiletten für die Herren sind dort.
The restrooms for the gentlemen are over there.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as the subject The Herren are waiting outside.
((Accusative)) as the direct object I see the Herren.
((Dative)) as the indirect object I give the keys to the Herren.
((Genitive)) to show possession The Herren's car is new.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Männer (men), Gentlemen; Antonyms: Damen (ladies)
Etymology
Plural of 'Herr', from Old High German 'hērro', meaning 'more noble'.
Memory Tips
Memorize the common phrase 'Damen und Herren' (Ladies and Gentlemen). The '-en' ending is a very common plural marker in German.