der Mensch
A1human, person
- English meaning
- human, person
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Menschen
- CEFR level
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- German words with M
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Mensch in a sentence
Die Menschen sind hier anders als bei uns.
People are different here than with us.
Declension of der Mensch
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mensch | die Menschen |
| Accusative | den Menschen | die Menschen |
| Dative | dem Menschen | den Menschen |
| Genitive | des Menschen | der Menschen |
Word family
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Where Mensch comes from
mittelhochdeutsch mensch oder mensche und althochdeutsch mennisco durch Substantivierung von mennisc „menschlich, mannhaft“ um das Jahr 800
Words that go with Mensch
Questions about Mensch
Is it der, die or das Mensch?
It is der Mensch — Mensch is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Menschen.
What is the plural of Mensch?
The plural of der Mensch is die Menschen.
What is the genitive of Mensch?
The genitive singular is des Menschen. The dative plural is den Menschen.
What does Mensch mean in English?
der Mensch means "human, person". For example: "Die Menschen sind hier anders als bei uns." — "People are different here than with us."
What level is Mensch in German?
Mensch is a A1 word — a1 — beginner.
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