How to Say ‘Speak to Mr. Krause’ in German
Herrn Krause sprechen
hairn KROW-zeh SHPRE-khen
[hairn KROW-zeh SHPRE-khen]
💬 Usage Tip: Herr gains an n when he's the person you want: Herrn Krause. Frau never changes: Frau Krause sprechen.
🇩🇪 In Germany: In business calls, ask for people by Herr or Frau plus surname. Using a first name assumes a familiarity you don't have.
Phrase Breakdown
Herrn
[hairn]
Mr (accusative/dative)
Form of 'Herr' used after verbs and prepositions, before a man's surname.
Ich suche Herrn Müller.
I'm looking for Mr Müller.
Krause
[KROW-zeh]
Krause (surname)
A German family name.
Herr Krause ist nicht da.
Mr Krause is not here.
sprechen
[SHPRE-khen]
speak / talk
Verb used for conversation and communication.
Wir sprechen viel miteinander.
We talk a lot with each other.
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