human betydelse and definition

Betydelse av human på svenska

• 0 being, relating to, or belonging to a person or to people as opposed to animals:

  • The human body is composed of about 60 percent water.

  • They found some remains which were thought to be human.

  • Victory in the war was achieved at the cost of great human suffering.

  • The inspector declared the meat fit for human consumption (= in good enough condition for people to eat).

  • Of course I make mistakes, I'm only human.

  • When he laughs it makes him seem more human.

  • It's very human to have regrets about the past.

• 1 a man, woman, or child:

  • The greatest damage being done to our planet today is that being done by humans.

• 2 of or typical of people:

  • the human body

  • Of course I make mistakes, I’m only human (= not perfect).

  • The accident was due to human error (= a person’s mistake).

• 3 relating to people:

  • Most of the problems were caused by human error, poor communication and staffing issues.

  • The new regulations would improve labour conditions and protect human welfare.

• 4 a person:

  • Industrial waste can pose a serious threat to humans and the environment.