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mann

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmæn// mann
Definition

n. an adult male human. You use this word to talk about a person who is not a woman or a child.

n. an adult human male. Refers to an individual of the male sex who has reached maturity.


Etymology 1

As a German surname, from the root of man.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Assamese মান (man, “Burmese”).

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Usage

The plural form is irregular: 'men'.

Pitfall

two manstwo menThe plural of 'man' is the irregular form 'men'.

Last updated May 2, 2026