PRONOUN

man/man/one; people; you (impersonal)

man is a German pronoun that means one, people, or you (impersonal). It is pronounced /man/.

Definitions

1.used to refer generically to people or someone in general(impersonal subject pronoun)

a.used to refer to people in general or to make statements that apply broadly

Man sagt, dass Frühstück die wichtigste Mahlzeit des Tages ist.People say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

b.used in giving advice or stating general rules

Man sollte immer höflich sein.One should always be polite.

Frequently asked questions

What does "man" mean in English?
"man" means one, people, or you (impersonal). It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "man"?
"man" is pronounced /man/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "man"?
"man" is a pronoun in German.

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