NOUN
Person/pɛʁˈzoːn/person; individual; human being
Person is a German noun that means person, individual, or human being. It is pronounced /pɛʁˈzoːn/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Personen".
Definitions
1.a human being; individual(general)
a.single human being without regard to gender or other features
Jede Person muss ein Ticket kaufen.—Every person must buy a ticket.
2.legal subject (in legal language, including organizations or entities)(law)
a.entity with rights and obligations before the law
Eine Firma ist eine juristische Person.—A company is a legal person.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Person | die Personen |
| Genitive | der Person | der Personen |
| Dative | der Person | den Personen |
| Accusative | die Person | die Personen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Person" mean in English?
- "Person" means person, individual, or human being. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Person"?
- "Person" is pronounced /pɛʁˈzoːn/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Person" der, die, or das?
- "Person" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Person"?
- The plural of "Person" is "Personen".
- What part of speech is "Person"?
- "Person" is a noun in German.
