Translation of German word "man" to English
man
/man/
Meaning
NounOne thing (among a group of others); one member of a group.
How to use
The word 'man' is often used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to people in general or to an unspecified person.
🇬🇧 English
one / you (general)
Example
In manchen Religionen gibt es mehr als einen Gott.
In some religions there is more than one God.
In vielen Kulturen wird ein Baby ein Jahr nach seiner Geburt ein Jahr alt.
In many cultures, a baby turns one year old a year after its birth.
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Common phrases
- man of the house— man of the house
- man on the street— man on the street
- man of the people— man of the people
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Frequency rank: #27 in German
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the definition of the German word "man"?▼
The German word "man" is defined as: "One thing (among a group of others); one member of a group."
What does the German word "man" mean?▼
The German word "man" means "one / you (general)" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "man"?▼
You can hear the correct audio pronunciation of the word "man" by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
Can I see an example sentence with "man"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "In manchen Religionen gibt es mehr als einen Gott." (which translates as "In some religions there is more than one God.").
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