mein Mann
/maɪ̯n man/word by word
The English phrase "my husband" is translated into German as mein Mann.
The phrase is used by a person to refer to the man they are married to. While the word Mann can mean "man" in general, within the phrase mein Mann, it specifically functions as the standard way to say "my husband".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive pronoun mein (my) and the noun Mann (man/husband).
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. For the direct object (accusative case), use meinen Mann. To show possession (genitive case), use meines Mannes. When following certain prepositions or verbs that require the dative case, use meinem Mann.
How do you pronounce it?
/maɪ̯n man/
Did you know?
- The word Mann is part of the common German exclamation Mann!, used to express frustration or surprise regardless of whether a husband is present.
- A person might refer to their husband as mein Gatte, a slightly old-fashioned or high-society term that sounds more like 'my spouse'.
- In historical German texts, the term Mann was sometimes used to refer to a servant or a follower, rather than a marital partner.
Examples in context
- Tom ist mein Mann.Tom is my husband.This is useful for identifying someone as your husband.Tatoeba #7064784 by quicksanddiver, translation #1868186 by CK
- Mein Mann ist faul.My husband is lazy.This is useful for describing a character trait of your husband.Tatoeba #2818844 by al_ex_an_der, translation #1855066 by Spamster
- Mein Mann ist Pole.My husband is Polish.This is useful for stating your husband's nationality.Tatoeba #4637897 by Tamy, translation #11679893 by sundown
- Mein Ehemann ist ein respektvoller und liebevoller Partner.My husband is a respectful and loving partner.
- Mein Mann und ich gehen heute Abend ins Kino.My husband and I are going to the cinema tonight.
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Example conversation
Sarah introduces Felix to a new neighbor.
- FelixHallo, ich bin Felix.Hello, I am Felix.
- SarahDas ist mein Mann, Felix.This is my husband, Felix.
- FelixSchön, Sie kennenzulernen.Nice to meet you.
- SarahEr ist auch sehr nett.He is also very nice.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (mein, Mann) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
