Menschlicherer

Menschlicherer is a German term that appears mainly as a nonstandard or emphatic variant of the comparative adjective menschlich, meaning more humane or more human in behavior, ethics, or appearance. In standard German, the usual comparative form is menschlicher. The form menschlicherer is not recognized as a regular comparative in major dictionaries and is generally regarded as nonstandard, dialectal, or a stylistic deviation.

Linguistic notes and usage patterns

The standard formation for the comparative of menschlich is menschlicher. The occurrence of menschlicherer is rare and often considered incorrect by prescriptive grammars. When it does appear, it is commonly in informal writing, experimental prose, or as a deliberate rhetorical device to intensify meaning. Some writers may employ it to create a marked or ironic effect, but such usage is not widely accepted in formal contexts.

Contextual use

In discussions about ethics, human-centered design, or humane technologies, speakers and writers tend to choose phrases that are unambiguous in standard German, such as noch menschlicher or noch viel menschlicher, to express a stronger degree of humanity. If the goal is precision and correctness, these forms are preferred over the nonstandard menschlicherer.

Translation and related terms

Menschlicherer translates to “more humane” or “more human.” Related terms include menschlich (humane, human), Menschlichkeit (humanness, humanity), and phrases that describe humane treatment or ethical considerations in design, policy, or interpersonal relations.

See also

Menschlich, Menschlichkeit, humanes, humane Gestaltung.