die Männlichkeit
Translation
masculinity, manliness, virility
Examples
Er stellt seine Männlichkeit zur Schau.
He shows off his masculinity.
Der Film hinterfragt traditionelle Vorstellungen von Männlichkeit.
The film questions traditional ideas of masculinity.
Grammar Patterns
((et2)) the concept of masculinity die Vorstellung von Männlichkeit
Similar Words
Synonyms: Maskulinität, Virilität; Antonyms: Weiblichkeit (femininity)
Etymology
From the adjective 'männlich' (masculine, male) + the suffix '-keit', which forms abstract nouns, similar to '-ness' in English.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-keit' turns the adjective 'männlich' (manly) into the noun 'Männlichkeit' (manliness).