der Mitmensch
Translation
fellow human being, fellow man, neighbor
Examples
Wir sollten unseren Mitmenschen helfen.
We should help our fellow human beings.
Er zeigt Respekt für seine Mitmenschen.
He shows respect for his fellow men.
Grammar Patterns
to help one's fellow human beings (seinen Mitmenschen helfen) We should help our fellow human beings.
Similar Words
Nächster (neighbor), Zeitgenosse (contemporary)
Etymology
From 'mit' (with) + 'Mensch' (human being, person). A person who is 'with' you in the world.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mit' as 'with'. A 'with-man' is a 'fellow man'. It emphasizes a shared human experience.