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German
Etymology
Mensch (“man”) + -ens- + Kind (“child”)
Pronunciation
Interjection
Menschenskind
- An expression of surprise.
1918, Hugo Ball, Flametti:"Menschenskind!" tanzte Engel näher heran und rieb sich verbindlich die Hände, "ist doch keene Kälte: fünf Grad! Hättest vergangenen Winter dabei sein sollen!" und hob sich fast in die Luft, so betrieb er mit beiden Armen gymnastische Packung.- (please add an English translation of this quotation)
- (dated, informal) A term of address, sometimes indicating disapproval.
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