ADJECTIVE
männlich/ˈmɛnlɪç/male; masculine; manly
männlich is a German adjective that means male, masculine, or manly. It is pronounced /ˈmɛnlɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "männlicher" and "männlichsten".
Definitions
1.of the male sex or gender(biology, gender)
a.describes organisms or people of male gender
Er ist ein männlicher Student.—He is a male student.
2.having masculine characteristics(character, appearance)
a.having traits considered manly or typical for men
Seine Stimme klingt sehr männlich.—His voice sounds very masculine.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | männlich |
|---|---|
| Comparative | männlicher |
| Superlative | männlichsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "männlich" mean in English?
- "männlich" means male, masculine, or manly. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "männlich"?
- "männlich" is pronounced /ˈmɛnlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "männlich"?
- The comparative of "männlich" is "männlicher" and the superlative is "männlichsten".
- What part of speech is "männlich"?
- "männlich" is a adjective in German.
