English–German

“human” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛnʃlɪç/

Example

Der menschliche Körper besteht aus vielen Zellen.

The human body is made up of many cells.

Illustration for menschlich (human)

How to say “human” in German

“Human” in German is menschlich.

A human hand suggests both the human species and the sympathetic or fallible behavior associated with people.

Full entry for menschlich: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with menschlich

Die menschliche Behandlung der Patienten ist wichtig.

The humane treatment of patients is important.

Tips for using menschlich

  • In Das ist menschlich, menschlich often makes a mistake or weakness seem understandable rather than describing biological membership.

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