ADVERB

hier/hiːɐ̯/here; at this place; now (in certain contexts)

hier is a German adverb that means here, at this place, or now (in certain contexts). It is pronounced /hiːɐ̯/.

Definitions

1.in this place; at this location(location)

a.referring to one's current location

Ich warte hier auf dich.—I'm waiting for you here.

2.used to indicate something present or about to be mentioned(pointing or indicating)

a.directing attention to something close by, in conversation or writing

Hier ist dein Kaffee.—Here is your coffee.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hier" mean in English?
"hier" means here, at this place, or now (in certain contexts). It is a German adverb.
How do you pronounce "hier"?
"hier" is pronounced /hiːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "hier"?
"hier" is a adverb in German.

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