Dutch
Etymology
Literally, “lord of the house”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌɦeːr dɛs ˈɦœy̯.zəs/, (historical pronunciation, now rare) /ˌɦeːr dəs ˈɦœy̯.zəs/
Noun
heer des huizes m (plural heren des huizes, no diminutive)
- master of the house, head of household