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individual
A single person as an independent personality with unique characteristics, in contrast to the group or society.
In einer Demokratie müssen die Rechte des Individuums geschützt werden.
In a democracy, the rights of the individual must be protected.
individual organism
In biology, a single living being that exists as one unit and differs from others of its species.
Jedes Individuum innerhalb der Wolfspopulation wurde mit einem Sender markiert.
Each individual within the wolf population was marked with a transmitter.
The word comes from Latin and literally means 'the indivisible'. It therefore emphasizes that a person or living being is a single unit that cannot be divided further.
Jedes Individuum hat eine einzigartige genetische Ausstattung.
Each individual has a unique genetic makeup.
'Individuum' (individual) is a word used in elevated language. It is used mainly in scientific, philosophical, or official texts.
Die Studie untersucht das Verhalten des Individuums in Stresssituationen.
The study examines the behavior of the individual in stressful situations.
In a social or philosophical context, 'Individuum' (individual) is often connected with concepts such as 'Rechte' (rights), 'Freiheit' (freedom), or 'Verantwortung' (responsibility).
Die Freiheit des Individuums endet dort, wo die Freiheit des anderen beginnt.
The freedom of the individual ends where the freedom of another begins.
You can often recognize the biological meaning from words from the natural sciences, such as 'Art' (species), 'Population' (population), 'Gattung' (genus), or 'Lebewesen' (living being). Without this context, it usually refers to a human being as a personality.
Die Forscher beobachteten ein einzelnes Individuum der seltenen Vogelart.
The researchers observed a single individual of the rare bird species.
person
Person neutrally refers to a single human being. Individuum, by contrast, emphasizes their independence and distinction from a group; it often sounds technical or detached, and can sometimes sound derogatory. In everyday situations, Person is therefore usually the better choice; use Individuum when this particular perspective on the individual is important.
Die Studie untersucht das Individuum im Verhältnis zur Gesellschaft.
The study examines the individual in relation to society.
Vor dem Eingang wartet eine unbekannte Person.
An unknown person is waiting outside the entrance.
