das Menschsein
Translation
human existence, being human, the human condition
Examples
Das Menschsein hat viele Facetten.
Being human has many facets.
Philosophen denken über das Menschsein nach.
Philosophers reflect on the human condition.
Grammar Patterns
das Menschsein + verb being human... Was bedeutet das Menschsein?
Similar Words
Synonyms: Existenz (existence), Dasein (being, existence)
Etymology
A nominalisation of 'Mensch' (human) and 'sein' (to be). It literally means 'human-being-ness'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the abstract concept of 'what it means to be human'. The '-sein' part is like adding '-ness' or '-ing' in English.