PRONOUN

man/man/one; you; people (in general)

man is a German pronoun that means one, you, or people (in general). It is pronounced /man/.

Definitions

1.used to refer to people in general or an unspecified person(general subject)

a.people in general; the generic subject

Man sagt, dass das Wetter morgen besser wird.—People say that the weather will be better tomorrow.

b.one; someone; impersonal subject

Man kann hier gut essen.—One can eat well here.

Frequently asked questions

What does "man" mean in English?
"man" means one, you, or people (in general). It is a German pronoun.
How do you pronounce "man"?
"man" is pronounced /man/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "man"?
"man" is a pronoun in German.

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