Person Glossary of terms

A Person is an individual human being or a grammatical category (first, second, third) used in conjugation.

Additional Information

  • Translations: person, individual, human being
  • Related concepts: Mensch, Individuum, Persönlichkeit, Charakter, Identität

Detailed Explanation

In German grammar, Person is used to indicate the first, second, or third person in verbs and pronouns. It is also used in legal, administrative, and social situations to refer to a specific individual.

The term can imply both physical and psychological characteristics, and is used in idiomatic expressions and set phrases.

Usage examples of "Person"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Diese Person kenne ich nicht.Common use to refer to someone unknown: 'I do not know this person'.
  2. Ich bin eine ruhige Person.Description of personal characteristics: 'I am a quiet person'.
  3. Pro Person ist nur ein Ticket erlaubt.Use in administrative or service contexts: 'Only one ticket is allowed per person'.
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