der Mensch, -en
person · human
Ein Lebewesen, das denken, sprechen und fühlen kann und zur Gruppe der Homo sapiens gehört.
The German word "Mensch" is a noun meaning "human" or "person". It refers to any individual of the human species.
- Root word: Mensch itself is a basic noun without prefixes or suffixes here.
- Meaning: human being, person.
Similar words:
- Person (person)
- Individuum (individual)
- Erwachsener (adult, when emphasizing age)
Difference:
- Mensch is the general term for any human being, emphasizing humanity.
- Person tends to mean an individual more formally or legally.
- Individuum highlights individuality.
- Erwachsener specifies age group (adult).
In summary, Mensch is the broadest, most fundamental term for "human".
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Examples
Ein Mensch steht am Bahnhof.noun
A person is standing at the train station.
Ich bin ein Mensch.noun
I am a human.
Der Mensch bleibt ruhig.noun
The human remains calm.
Der kleine Mensch geht zur Schule.noun
The little person goes to school.
Jeder Mensch versteht das.noun
Every person understands that.
Gestern traf ich einen freundlichen Menschen.noun
Yesterday I met a friendly person.
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