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weak noun
der Mensch
person, human being · إنسان، شخص
Is Mensch der, die, or das?
Mensch is masculine (der). The plural is Menschen.
No clear rule
There is no clear suffix or semantic rule for this noun's gender. It must be memorized as der Mensch.
Plural
die Menschen
Declension of der Mensch
| Case | Definite (singular) | Indefinite (singular) | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ Nominative | der Mensch | ein Mensch | die Menschen |
| Akkusativ Accusative | den Menschen | einen Menschen | die Menschen |
| Dativ Dative | dem Menschen | einem Menschen | den Menschen |
| Genitiv Genitive | des Menschen | eines Menschen | der Menschen |
This is a weak masculine noun — it adds an ending in the accusative, dative, and genitive cases.
Memory Tip
Visualize "Mensch" in blue — blue = der (masculine). Picture the word written in blue ink to remember its gender.
Example Sentences
Der Mensch ist ein soziales Wesen.
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