Ehrenmann

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German

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Etymology

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From Ehre (honour) +‎ -n- +‎ Mann (man).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈeːʁənˌman]
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  • Hyphenation: Eh‧ren‧mann

Noun

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Ehrenmann m (strong, genitive Ehrenmanns, plural Ehrenmänner)

  1. A man of honor; a person who acts with integrity and moral principles.
  2. (slang) A person (generally a man) who is highly regarded for their generosity, loyalty, or commendable actions.

Usage notes

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  • The slang definition, used in youth and rap culture, mainly praises a specific good deed rather than the person's overall character.

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