Brotherr

German

Etymology

Brot +‎ Herr. Compare also Dutch broodheer.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁoːtˌhɛʁ/
  • Hyphenation: Brot‧herr
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

Brotherr m (weak, genitive Brotherrn or Brotherren, plural Brotherren, feminine Brotherrin)

  1. (dated) employer (male or of unspecified gender)
    Synonyms: Brötchengeber, Dienstherr

Declension

Declension of Brotherr [masculine, weak]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Brotherr die Brotherren
genitive eines des Brotherrn, Brotherren der Brotherren
dative einem dem Brotherrn, Brotherren den Brotherren
accusative einen den Brotherrn, Brotherren die Brotherren

Derived terms

  • Brotherrschaft

Further reading

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