Also means
little man
Usage Note
Männchen is the -chen diminutive of Mann, so it is neuter and unchanged in the plural. It is the standard term for the 'male' of an animal species (the female is Weibchen), and also names a little stick-figure or doodle.
Examples
"Das Männchen ist bunter als das Weibchen."
Natural Translation
The male is more colourful than the female.
Literal Translation
The male is more colourful than the female.
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