menschlich
human
So beschreibt man etwas, das typisch für Personen ist, wie Gefühle zeigen, freundlich sein oder Fehler machen.
The German word "menschlich" is an adjective that means "human" or "humane." It is derived from "Mensch," which means "human" or "person." The term is often used to describe qualities associated with humans, such as compassion, kindness, and understanding, as well as behavior that reflects a shared human condition.
Similar words in German include "human" (human), "menschenwürdig" (humanworthy or dignified), and "humanitäre" (humanitarian).
The main difference is that "menschlich" emphasizes qualities inherent to being human, while "human" can refer in some contexts to broader concepts or descriptors in a more formal or scientific sense. "Menschenwürdig" deals specifically with dignity and respect for people, while "humanitäre" focuses more on kindness and aid to others.
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Examples
Es ist menschlich, Fehler zu machen.adjective
It is human to make mistakes.
Die Ärztin zeigte in der schwierigen Situation eine sehr menschliche Reaktion.adjective
The doctor showed a very human reaction in the difficult situation.
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