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der Mensch

human being

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derder Menschm
Meaning of der Mensch

a person

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German/ˈmɛnʃ/
Russian transcription[t͡ɕɪlɐˈvʲek]
human being
der Mensch - human being
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der Mensch with Russian translation

der Mensch usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Каждому человеку нужен сон.

Jeder Mensch braucht Schlaf.

🇷🇺Russian🇩🇪German

Как человек, иногда ошибаешься.

Als Mensch macht man manchmal Fehler.

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der Mensch belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

der Menschчеловек
Apfelяблоко
Reisрис
Butterсливочное масло
Huhnкурица
Familieсемья
Mamaмама

der Mensch synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between der Mensch / Mensch / Person / Individuum / Menschheit / Menschlein

M
🇩🇪German
Mensch

The most general and neutral word: a human being as an individual or as a species.

A1Very Often
P
🇩🇪German
Person

Refers to a specific individual, often in neutral or formal contexts.

A1Very Often
I
🇩🇪German
Individuum

More bookish and abstract: a human as a separate unit or individual.

A1Rarely
M
🇩🇪German
Menschheit

Does not mean one person, but all of humanity.

A1Often
M
🇩🇪German
Menschlein

Diminutive and often affectionate or playful: a little human, sometimes ironic.

A1Rarely
W
🇩🇪German
Wesen

Very general: a living being, not necessarily a human.

A1Often
T
🇩🇪German
Typ

Colloquial word for a person; can sound friendly, neutral, or sometimes mildly dismissive.

A1Very Often

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der Mensch means human being. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce der Mensch

/ˈmɛnʃ/

der Mensch translation

human being

der Mensch examples

Каждому человеку нужен сон.

der Mensch transcription

/ˈmɛnʃ/

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der Mensch meaning: what does it mean?

eine Person

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der Mensch is pronounced as /ˈmɛnʃ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

der Mensch definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Каждому человеку нужен сон. Translation: Jeder Mensch braucht Schlaf.

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