mänkliga

mänkliga is a Swedish adjective that translates to "human" or "humane" in English. It is derived from the noun "människa," meaning "human being." The adjectivemänkliga is used to describe qualities or actions that are characteristic of humans, often with a positive connotation suggesting kindness, empathy, or compassion.

For example, one might describe a person's actions as mänkliga if they display understanding and consideration for others. The term can also refer to something that is simply related to humanity, such as "mänskliga rättigheter" (human rights) or "mänskliga behov" (human needs). In this context, it denotes the inherent characteristics or conditions of being human.

The adjective is typically used in the plural form, mänskliga, when referring to multiple instances or characteristics. The singular form, mänsklig, is used when referring to a single instance or characteristic. The distinction between "human" in a biological sense and "humane" in a moral sense is often implied by the context in which mänkliga is used. While it can simply mean "of or relating to humans," it frequently carries the weight of positive ethical attributes.