# die Herrschaften

die Herrschaften is a German noun meaning “Used to address a larger group of people, e.g. by a guide; ladies and gentlemen”.

## Meanings

1. _archaic · plural_ Used to address a larger group of people, e.g. by a guide; ladies and gentlemen
   - Darf ich bitten, meine Herrschaften! — Come in, ladies and gentlemen.

## Examples

- Wer von den Herrschaften ist die Ärztin? — Which one of you is the doctor?
- Bitte, Platz zu nehmen, die Herrschaften! Das Essen kommt gleich. — Ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. The food is about to be served.
- Sag den Herrschaften, dass wir da sind. — Tell everyone we're here.

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