männlich
male / masculine
Refers to the biological or grammatical gender of men, boys, or male animals.
EXAMPLE
Der Löwe mit der Mähne ist das männliche Tier.
The lion with the mane is the male animal.
männlich
male / masculine
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Meanings
männlich
masculine
Having qualities that are typically considered characteristic of men, such as a deep voice or a distinctive face.
EXAMPLE
Er hat eine sehr männliche, tiefe Stimme.
He has a very masculine, deep voice.
Usage tips
Word family
The adjective 'männlich' (male/masculine) is derived from the noun 'der Mann' (man). The ending '-lich' turns the noun into an adjective meaning 'like a man' or 'belonging to a man.'
EXAMPLE
Er ist ein typischer Mann.
He is a typical man.
Context: biology and grammar
In the meaning of 'biological or grammatical gender,' 'männlich' (male/masculine) is used in specific contexts. You find it in biology (male animals), in grammar (masculine nouns), or on forms (gender: male).
EXAMPLE
Das Nomen „Tisch“ ist männlich.
The noun 'Tisch' (table) is masculine.
Typical collocations
When 'männlich' (masculine) is used to describe qualities, it is often combined with certain nouns. Typical examples are 'eine männliche Stimme' (a masculine voice), 'männliche Gesichtszüge' (masculine facial features), or 'männliches Verhalten' (masculine behavior).
EXAMPLE
Er hat sehr markante, männliche Gesichtszüge.
He has very distinctive, masculine facial features.
Compare with
männlich vs maskulin
masculine
Männlich and maskulin can both describe qualities typically associated with men. Männlich is the neutral everyday choice, while maskulin usually sounds more formal or technical. Männlich fits an ordinary description, while maskulin is more appropriate for a deliberately formal characterization.
männlich
Im Alltag beschreibt sie seine tiefe Stimme als männlich.
In everyday conversation, she describes his deep voice as masculine.
maskulin
Im formellen Porträt beschreibt sie seine tiefe Stimme als maskulin.
In the formal portrait, she describes his deep voice as masculine.
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