Mann
man
A masculine noun (der Mann) meaning 'man' or 'husband'. The plural Männer uses Umlaut, a common pattern for masculine nouns. In everyday German, 'mein Mann' often means 'my husband' rather than just 'my man'.
| Article | Plural | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| der Mann | die Männer | /man/ |
Example Sentences
Der Mann trinkt Kaffee.
The man is drinking coffee.
Mein Mann arbeitet bei einer Bank.
My husband works at a bank.
Die Männer spielen Fußball im Park.
The men are playing football in the park.
Compound Words
Ehemann (der) — husband
Mannschaft (die) — team
Common Mistakes
Wrong plural: 'die Mannen'
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