The Norwegian word for man is
mann
Translations for man and their definitions
| menneske | |
| 1. n. (zoology) a human or human being; man (the tallest, most abundant, and most intelligent of primates; Homo sapiens.) | |
| 2. n. (biblical) man (humans created in the image of God) | |
| 3. n. (biblical) man (the opposite of God, the fallen, as opposed to the heavenly and sacred) | |
| det gamle menneske - the fallen man (who has not accepted Jesus Christ) | |
| det nye mennesket - the new man; born again man | |
| 4. n. (biblical, obsolete, singular definite with genitive) mankind's | |
| menneskens sønn - Son of Man; Jesus Christ | |
| 5. n. an individual, person; human being (especially a sensible, civilised and moral person) | |
| Føle seg som et nytt og bedre menneske - Feel like a new and better person | |
| la oss være mennesker - let us be human; reasonable, fair | |
| 6. n. the sum of a human's characteristics | |
| bare et menneske - only human; not perfect | |
| 7. n. a particular or specific person (usually with a clear emotional emphasis, such as a condescending, compassionate or sympathetic intent) | |
| 8. n. a non-specific person | |
| noe levende menneske - someone, anyone |
| bemanne | |
| 1. v. to crew, man, staff (qual, provide a crew or staff) |
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