NOUN
Mensch/mɛnʃ/person; human being; people
Mensch is a German noun that means person, human being, or people. It is pronounced /mɛnʃ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Menschen".
Definitions
1.a person; human being(general)
a.an individual belonging to the species Homo sapiens
Jeder Mensch hat Rechte und Pflichten.—Every person has rights and duties.
2.people (as a group of human beings)(collective)
a.a group of persons; (plural) persons in general
Viele Menschen leben in Städten.—Many people live in cities.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mensch | die Menschen |
| Genitive | des Menschen | der Menschen |
| Dative | dem Menschen | den Menschen |
| Accusative | den Menschen | die Menschen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Mensch" mean in English?
- "Mensch" means person, human being, or people. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Mensch"?
- "Mensch" is pronounced /mɛnʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Mensch" der, die, or das?
- "Mensch" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Mensch"?
- The plural of "Mensch" is "Menschen".
- What part of speech is "Mensch"?
- "Mensch" is a noun in German.
