menschlich

human; humane; compassionate

English translations

  1. 01

    humane

  2. 02

    mortal

  3. 03

    human

Word details

German meaning
Zum Menschen gehörig; die Eigenschaften des Menschen besitzend.
English meaning
Human
Synonym
human
German example
Es ist menschlich, Fehler zu machen.
English example
It is human to make mistakes.
Comparative
menschlicherSuperlative: am menschlichsten

Example sentences with “menschlich”

  1. Das war eine zutiefst menschliche Geste. (That was a deeply human gesture.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'menschlich' and 'human'?

'Menschlich' is the standard German term for human/humane. 'Human' exists as a loanword but is usually restricted to more formal or academic contexts.