German · Greetings & Essentials
"Here" in German: hier
hier
Here in German is hier. Say Ich bin hier when you arrive. Komm her means come here; her often pairs with motion toward the speaker.
Meeting point
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How to pronounce hier
Say it
heer
/hiːɐ̯/
heer. Long ie like ee. Soft r.
"Here" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| hier | here Location. | Location. |
| hier entlang | this way Directions. | Directions. |
| hier ist… | here's… Handing something over. | Handing something over. |
| Komm her | come here Motion toward speaker. | Motion toward speaker. |
How to use hier in real life
- 1Meeting point
Ich warte hier vor dem Eingang.
I'm waiting here in front of the entrance.
Hier + place.
- 2Handing over
Hier ist dein Ticket.
Here's your ticket.
Hier ist…
- 3Directions
Geh hier entlang bis zur Ampel.
Go this way to the traffic light.
Hier entlang.
Mistakes English speakers make with hier
Incorrect: Ich bin her.
Correct: Ich bin hier.
Hier is location; her is direction toward the speaker.
Incorrect: Come hier.
Correct: Komm her. / Komm hierher.
For motion, use her or hierher.
Good to know
Shop staff say Hier, bitte when handing change or a bag. Hier entlang is the soft way to steer someone down a corridor.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding each other in a mall
ChatPal
Wo bist du? Ich stehe hier beim Aufzug.
Where are you? I'm standing here by the elevator.
You
Ich bin hier oben bei den Schuhen.
I'm here upstairs by the shoes.
ChatPal
Okay, bleib hier. Ich komme hoch.
Okay, stay here. I'm coming up.
You
Super. Ich winke dir.
Great. I'll wave to you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Here" in German
How do you say here?
Hier.
Here's your…?
Hier ist dein…
Hier vs her?
Hier = location; her = toward the speaker.
This way?
Hier entlang.
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