English–German

“man” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/man/

Example

Die Männer spielen Fußball.

The men are playing soccer.

Illustration for Mann (man)

How to say “man” in German

“Man” in German is Mann.

A grown male individual, with the role of husband emerging when family or marriage provides the context.

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

Example sentences with Mann

Ein Mann hilft dem Kind.

A man helps the child.

Tips for using Mann

  • The noun Mann must be distinguished from the unstressed pronoun man, meaning 'one' or 'people'; capitalization and an article usually make the difference clear.

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