NOUN

Menschlichkeit/ˈmɛnʃlɪçkaɪ̯t/humanity; compassion; humaneness

Menschlichkeit is a German noun that means humanity, compassion, or humaneness. It is pronounced /ˈmɛnʃlɪçkaɪ̯t/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Menschlichkeiten".

Definitions

1.the quality of being humane, compassion for others(ethics, general)

a.compassion or kindness towards fellow humans

Sie hat große Menschlichkeit in schwierigen Situationen gezeigt.She showed great humanity in difficult situations.

b.the positive aspects of human nature, as opposed to brutality

Kunst kann helfen, die Menschlichkeit in uns zu bewahren.Art can help preserve the humanity within us.

Declension

Genderfeminine

SingularPlural
Nominativedie Menschlichkeitdie Menschlichkeiten
Genitiveder Menschlichkeitder Menschlichkeiten
Dativeder Menschlichkeitden Menschlichkeiten
Accusativedie Menschlichkeitdie Menschlichkeiten

Frequently asked questions

What does "Menschlichkeit" mean in English?
"Menschlichkeit" means humanity, compassion, or humaneness. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Menschlichkeit"?
"Menschlichkeit" is pronounced /ˈmɛnʃlɪçkaɪ̯t/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Menschlichkeit" der, die, or das?
"Menschlichkeit" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
What is the plural of "Menschlichkeit"?
The plural of "Menschlichkeit" is "Menschlichkeiten".
What part of speech is "Menschlichkeit"?
"Menschlichkeit" is a noun in German.

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