How to Say ‘Yes, Ms. Emily Smith.’ in German
Ja, Herr Emily Smith .
yah hehr
[yah hehr]
💬 Usage Tip: In real German, staff usually say Herr + surname, not first name + surname together in formal address.
🇩🇪 In Germany: German medical staff often address patients formally, especially adults they do not know personally.
Phrase Breakdown
Ja
[yah]
yes
Affirmative answer to confirm something politely.
Ja, Herr Becker, die Ergebnisse sind angekommen.
Yes, Mr. Becker, the results have arrived.
Herr
[hehr]
Mr.
Polite male title used when addressing a patient formally.
Ja, Herr Schneider, bitte nehmen Sie Platz.
Yes, Mr. Schneider, please have a seat.
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