Anrede

form of address

noun AHN-re-de Less Common

Also means

salutation

Usage Note

Anrede names how one addresses someone, the salutation in speech or letters, e.g. Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren. The key choice in German is between formal Sie and informal du. Plural Anreden. From anreden, to address someone.

Examples

"Die richtige Anrede ist in einem Brief sehr wichtig."

Natural Translation

The correct form of address is very important in a letter.

Literal Translation

The right form-of-address is in a letter very important.

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