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Pronunciation / Transliteration: sangnamja
"그는 남자들의 세계에서 인정받는 진정한 상남자이다."
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A man who possesses traditional masculine qualities and enjoys pursuits, sports, or company preferred by other men, thereby earning their respect and camaraderie.
"An avid outdoorsman and former athlete, he was the quintessential man's man who loved camping and watching the game with his buddies." - 2
A person who is exceptionally well-liked, admired, and respected within male-dominated social or professional circles.
"He commanded the loyalty of his crew effortlessly, proving himself to be a true man's man in the rugged construction industry."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term originated in the late 19th century in British and American English, combining the noun 'man' with a possessive structure to denote an archetype valued by other males. Historically, it emerged during an era when specific masculine social spheres, clubs, and outdoor pursuits defined idealized male camaraderie and competence. Over time, the term evolved to describe a fellow who embodies traditional masculine traits that earn the respect and admiration of other men.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Man's man" is said worldwide
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homme d'hommes
Transliteration: ohm d'ohm
"C'est un véritable homme d'hommes qui aime le sport et la nature."
Männerkerl
Transliteration: Männerkerl
"Er ist ein echter Männerkerl, der die Gesellschaft anderer Männer schätzt."
uomo tutto d'un pezzo
Transliteration: uomo tutto d'un pezzo
"È un uomo tutto d'un pezzo stimato da tutti i suoi colleghi."
hombre de hombres
Transliteration: hombre de hombres
"Es un hombre de hombres que disfruta de las actividades al aire libre."
homem de homens
Transliteration: homem de homens
"Ele é considerado um homem de homens no seu grupo de amigos."
मर्दों का मर्द
Transliteration: mardon ka mard
"वह अपने दोस्तों के बीच एक असली मर्द माना जाता है।"
男子汉中的男子汉
Transliteration: nán zǐ hàn zhōng de nán zǐ hàn
"他是一个备受同行尊敬的男子汉中的男子汉。"
상남자
Transliteration: sangnamja
"그는 남자들의 세계에서 인정받는 진정한 상남자이다."
男の中の男
Transliteration: otoko no naka no otoko
"彼は仲間から信頼される男の中の男だ。"
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