German Conversation · Level 175
29 words
German word
Menschlichkeit
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmɛnʃlɪçkaɪ̯t/
Meaning
- feminine nounhumanity
Example
Die Menschlichkeit des Teams zeigte sich im Alltag.
The team's humanity was evident in everyday life.
More examples
Im Alltag legen viele Menschen Wert auf Menschlichkeit.
In everyday life, many people value humanity.
Core concept
A helping hand meets another person with dignity rather than indifference.
Common phrases
Wert auf Menschlichkeit legen
value humanity
Menschlichkeit zeigen
show humanity
Mangel an Menschlichkeit
lack of humanity
Similar words
Mitgefühl: A sympathetic response to another person's pain or emotions.
Empathie: The capacity to recognize and understand another person's emotional experience.
Humanität: Respect for human dignity and rights as a guiding principle.
Nächstenliebe: Unselfish love and assistance offered to neighbors or those in need.
Definition in German
das Verhalten, das durch Mitgefühl, Fürsorge und Achtung vor anderen geprägt ist.
Word origin
Menschlichkeit is a transparent formation from Mensch with the adjective-forming suffix -lich and the abstract-noun suffix -keit.
Usage tips
- For humanity in the sense of the human species, German uses Menschheit, whereas Menschlichkeit refers to humane qualities or conduct.
Other meanings
- compassionnoun
- humanenessnoun
- kindnessnoun
Opposites
- Unmenschlichkeitinhumanitynoun
Related words
- menschlichcompassionateadjective
- Vermenschlichunghumanizationnoun