human dignity
die Menschenwürde
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human dignity
The inherent and inviolable value that every human being has by nature and that requires respect and protection. It is a central principle in ethics and law.
Das Grundgesetz der Bundesrepublik Deutschland stellt fest: „Die Würde des Menschen ist unantastbar.“
The Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany states: "Human dignity is inviolable."
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| genitive | der Menschenwürde |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Menschenwürde | – |
| accusative | die Menschenwürde | – |
| dative | der Menschenwürde | – |
| genitive | der Menschenwürde | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
This word is composed of 'der Mensch' (human being, in the form 'Menschen') and 'die Würde' (dignity). So it literally means 'Würde des Menschen' (dignity of the human being).
Die Achtung der Menschenwürde ist ein universelles Prinzip.
Respect for human dignity is a universal principle.
'Menschenwürde' (human dignity) is often combined with strong verbs that express respect or violation. Typical verbs are 'achten' (to respect), 'schützen' (to protect), 'garantieren' (to guarantee), or the opposites 'verletzen' (to violate) and 'missachten' (to disregard).
Jeder Staat sollte die Menschenwürde seiner Bürger schützen.
Every state should protect the human dignity of its citizens.
Folter verletzt die Menschenwürde auf das Schlimmste.
Torture violates human dignity in the worst possible way.
The word 'Menschenwürde' (human dignity) belongs to formal language and is used mainly in legal, political, ethical, and philosophical discussions.
In der Ethikdebatte ging es um den Schutz der Menschenwürde am Lebensende.
The ethics debate was about protecting human dignity at the end of life.
human right
A human right and human dignity both represent the fundamental protection of every human being. Menschenrecht is a specific entitlement or protection, whereas Menschenwürde refers to the inherent, inviolable value of every human being. When the subject is a particular freedom or entitlement, Menschenrecht is appropriate; when it is this fundamental value, use Menschenwürde.
Auch ein Mensch im Gefängnis darf niemals in seiner Menschenwürde verletzt werden.
Even a person in prison must never be treated in a way that violates their human dignity.
Die Versammlungsfreiheit ist ein Menschenrecht, das jedem Menschen zusteht.
Freedom of assembly is a human right that belongs to every human being.
