English–German

“humanity” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmɛnʃhaɪ̯t/

Example

Die Menschheit steht vor großen Herausforderungen.

Humanity is facing major challenges.

Illustration for Menschheit (humanity)

How to say “humanity” in German

“Humanity” in German is Menschheit.

The whole human species treated as one vast collective subject.

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

Example sentences with Menschheit

Die Zukunft der Menschheit wird durch unseren Umgang mit Technologien beeinflusst.

The future of humanity is influenced by how we use technology.

Tips for using Menschheit

  • Menschheit is feminine and normally singular, so it takes die and does not usually have a plural form.

Other German words for “humanity”

Die Menschlichkeit des Teams zeigte sich im Alltag.

The team's humanity was evident in everyday life.

“humanity” in other languages