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menselijk — meaning in English

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English meaning

human adjective Relating to people, or having the qualities typical of people.
humane adj Kind and caring about the pain or suffering of others.

Senses

menselijk is used for these senses in English:

human (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
human (comparable) Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
humane Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.

human — full definition

adjective Relating to people, or having the qualities typical of people.
noun A member of the species Homo sapiens; a person.

humane — full definition

adj Kind and caring about the pain or suffering of others.
adj Relating to subjects, such as literature or rhetoric, that deal with human life and culture.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

mens humaan