Superman
masculine
The English phrase "superman" is Superman in German. Wiktionary also lists Supermann.
Meaning: a fictional character with superhuman powers (name)
Ways to say it
| German | Note |
|---|---|
| Superman | masculine |
| Supermann | masculine |
The term refers to the fictional character with superhuman powers. It can also refer more broadly to a person of extraordinary or superhuman powers, in which case the form Supermann is used.
Which one should you use?
Supermann is a direct adaptation from the English name.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Both forms are masculine nouns.
Did you know?
- The concept of a 'superman' entered global consciousness through the German term Übermensch, coined by Friedrich Nietzsche. While Superman refers to the comic character, Übermensch refers to a philosophical goal of human evolution.
- In German, the adjective super is frequently used as a colloquial intensifier meaning 'great' or 'fantastic', which adds a layer of positivity to the word Supermann.
- Using the spelling Supermann instead of the English Superman signals to a German reader that you are talking about the concept of a 'super man' rather than the specific DC Comics character.
Examples in context
- Superman wird uns retten.Superman will save us.This sentence shows how to use Superman as a subject.Tatoeba #13692966 by Waldelfe, translation #13692963 by mervert1
- Superman kann Eisen verbiegen.Superman can bend iron.This sentence illustrates a capability associated with Superman.Tatoeba #11558736 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #11556860 by megamanenm
- Toms Lieblingssuperheld ist Superman.Tom's favorite superhero is Superman.This sentence demonstrates the use of Superman as a subject following a verb.Tatoeba #9206501 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5827776 by Hybrid
- Der Übermensch steht für Stärke und Gerechtigkeit.The superman represents strength and justice.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about movies at home.
- JuliaMagst du Superman?Do you like Superman?
- FelixJa, er ist mein Lieblingsheld.Yes, he is my favorite hero.
- JuliaIch finde Superman toll.I think Superman is great.
- FelixEr ist wirklich sehr stark.He is really very strong.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “superman” translations and entries Supermann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
