Herren

Herren is the plural form of the German noun Herr, meaning "Mr." or "sir." As a noun, it can also refer to "the gentlemen" or, in historical contexts, to lords or male masters. In modern German, the plural is used in formal address: for example, "Sehr geehrte Herren" or "Meine Herren" to address a group of men.

In everyday life, the word appears on signage to indicate male facilities or departments, such as "Herren" on restroom doors or "Herrenabteilung" in stores. The term also carries historical connotations as a designation for feudal or noble male owners of land.

Herren is also a surname in German-speaking regions, and the word occurs as a component in various place names or geographic terms. The usage and meaning of the term therefore vary with context, ranging from formal address to everyday labeling and from historical references to contemporary language.