die Menschenart
Translation
type of person, kind of person, human species
Examples
Er ist eine ganz besondere Menschenart.
He is a very special type of person.
Die Entwicklung der Menschenart ist faszinierend.
The development of the human species is fascinating.
Grammar Patterns
to be a ((adjective)) type of person to be a rare type of person He is a rare type of person.
Similar Words
Menschentyp (type of person), Sorte Mensch (sort of person); Spezies Mensch (human species)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Mensch' (human/person) and 'Art' (type/kind/species).
Memory Tips
Literally 'human-type' or 'person-kind'. Think of it as the 'art' of being a certain type of person.