German · People & Family
"Person" in German: Person / Mensch
die Person / der Mensch
Person in German is die Person, or der Mensch for a more everyday human being. Forms say eine Person; signs may list Personen.
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How to pronounce Person / Mensch
Say it
per-ZOHN
/pɛʁˈzoːn/
per-ZOHN / mensh. Soft s in Person. Stress on last syllable.
"Person" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| die Person | person Neutral formal count word. | Neutral formal count word. |
| der Mensch | person / human Everyday alternative. | Everyday alternative. |
| Personen | people / persons Plural of Person. | Plural of Person. |
| pro Person | per person Bills and tickets. | Bills and tickets. |
How to use Person / Mensch in real life
- 1Restaurant booking
Tisch für eine Person, bitte.
Table for one person, please.
Eine Person.
- 2Describing someone
Er ist ein freundlicher Mensch.
He is a kind person.
Mensch alternative.
- 3Capacity sign
Maximal acht Personen im Aufzug.
Maximum eight persons in the elevator.
Personen plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with Person / Mensch
Incorrect: der Person (nominative singular)
Correct: die Person
Person is feminine.
Incorrect: ein Person
Correct: eine Person
Feminine indefinite: eine Person.
Good to know
Person is common on forms and bookings. Calling someone ein Mensch can sound warm or philosophical; Leute covers groups more casually.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a museum ticket
ChatPal
Für wie viele Personen?
For how many persons?
You
Nur eine Person — ich allein.
Just one person — me alone.
ChatPal
Okay. Jede Person zahlt zwölf Euro.
Okay. Each person pays twelve euros.
You
Passt. Ein Mensch, ein Ticket.
Works. One person, one ticket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Person" in German
Person vs Mensch?
Person is neutral/countable; Mensch is everyday human being.
Plural of Person?
Personen.
Per person?
Pro Person.
Gender of Person?
Feminine: die Person.
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