This is the 37th most frequent German word.
menschen
"Menschen" means "people" or "human beings" in English.
"Menschen" is used generically here, referring collectively to humanity.
Die Menschen auf der ganzen Welt verdienen Respekt.
The people around the world deserve respect.
"Menschen" is referring to individual persons in a group, emphasizing their presence or activity.
Viele Menschen haben heute das Museum besucht.
Many people visited the museum today.
"Menschen" represents human beings as a concept, highlighting their qualities or identity.