Menschenkind

dasNoun

human child, soul

English translations

  1. 01

    child of man

  2. 02

    human being

Word details

German meaning
Ein menschliches Kind.
English meaning
Human child
Synonym
Kind, Knabe, Mädchen
German example
Das Menschenkind spielte im Garten.
English example
The human child played in the garden.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Menschenkind
Plural Form
die Menschenkinder

Example sentences with “Menschenkind”

  1. Du armes Menschenkind! (You poor soul!)

Frequently asked questions

Is Menschenkind used literally?

Often used figuratively to express pity or affection. It is neuter (das).