In German
Mann
Meaning: man
Formal or informal? “Herr” is the title for a man, like “Herr Schmidt” (Mr Schmidt). “Mann” is the noun for an adult male.
Example sentences
DerManndortistmeinOnkel.
The man over there is my uncle.
EinMannstehtanderTür.
A man is standing at the door.
IchsehedenMannimPark.
I can see the man in the park.
Grammar note
“Der Mann” is masculine, so it takes “der” and “ein”. In the accusative it becomes “den Mann”. The plural is “die Männer”, with an umlaut.
Common mistake
Remember the umlaut in the plural: “Männer”, not “Mannen”. Also use “den Mann” after “sehen” (to see), since it's the accusative.
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What is the plural of “Mann”?
“Männer”, with an umlaut on the “a”.
What is the difference between “Mann” and “Herr”?
“Mann” is the noun for a man, while “Herr” is the polite title used before a surname.