Definition
Man; also used to mean husband when preceded by a possessive (e.g. mein Mann).
Conjugation / Declension
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Mann | die Männer |
| Accusative | den Mann | die Männer |
| Dative | dem Mann | den Männern |
| Genitive | des Mannes | der Männer |
Examples
- Der Mann liest die Zeitung. — The man is reading the newspaper.
- Das ist mein Mann. — That is my husband.
- Ich sehe den Mann dort drüben. — I see the man over there.
Notes
Masculine noun. Plural adds an umlaut: Mann → Männer. Context determines “man” or “husband.”