Männlichere

Männlichere is the comparative form of the German adjective männlich, meaning more masculine. It is used to compare degrees of masculinity or masculine traits in nouns it describes.

In grammar, the form is declined to agree with gender, number, and case of the noun. For example, with a definite article: der männlichere Mann (the more masculine man) and die männlicheren Männer (the more masculine men). Without a definite article, as in attributive use before a plural noun, one can encounter forms like männlichere Merkmale (more masculine features). The word can also modify feminine or neuter nouns when the meaning is contextually appropriate, such as eine männlichere Person.

Common uses and nuances include describing sensory traits, behavior, or cultural stereotypes related to masculinity. Because “männlich” touches on gender and social norms, the term can carry evaluative or normative tones and may be sensitive in discussions of gender identity and expression. In neutral descriptive contexts, it simply functions as a regular comparative adjective.

Related terms include männlich (masculine), Maskulinität (masculinity), and gender-related vocabulary in German grammar. The concept is often discussed in linguistics and gender studies to examine how language encodes and reinforces notions of masculinity, as well as how speakers avoid essentialist or stereotypical interpretations.

In translation, männlichere corresponds to “more masculine” in English. Its correct usage depends on grammatical agreement with the noun it modifies, and examples range from der männlichere Mann to die männlicheren Männer and beyond.