Urmensch

derNoun

primeval man; early human; prehistoric human

English translations

  1. 01

    primeval man

  2. 02

    first human

  3. 03

    original human

Word details

German meaning
Ein sehr früher Mensch in der Evolution, ein Vorfahre des modernen Menschen.
English meaning
Early human, hominid
Synonym
Frühmensch
German example
Die Knochenfunde stammen von einem Urmenschen.
English example
The bone finds are from an early human.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Urmensch
Plural Form
die Urmenschen

Example sentences with “Urmensch”

  1. Der Urmensch lebte in Höhlen. (The early human lived in caves.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Urmensch a masculine noun?

Yes, it is a masculine noun (der Urmensch). It belongs to the 'n-declension' group, meaning it takes an '-en' suffix in all cases except the nominative singular.