human
Translation
humane, human
Examples
Wir brauchen eine humane Lösung für das Problem.
We need a humane solution to the problem.
Er behandelt seine Mitarbeiter sehr human.
He treats his employees very humanely.
Grammar Patterns
to be humane human sein His decision was very humane.
to treat ((sth.)) humanely et4 human behandeln One should treat animals humanely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: menschlich (human), mitfühlend (compassionate); Antonyms: inhuman (inhumane), grausam (cruel)
Etymology
From Latin 'humanus' (human, kind). It's an international word, a cognate of English 'human'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of 'human'. The primary meaning in German is 'humane', as in showing compassion.