Man down Meaning in English
expression
ˈmæn/ /ˈdaʊn
MAN-down
mˈæn/ /dˈaʊn
MAN-down
Definition
'Man down' is an expression used to say that someone (usually male, often in military, sports, or emergency contexts) is injured, incapacitated, or out of action.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal and used in high-stress, action, or joking contexts (sports, military, emergencies, or even among friends when someone can't continue). Common phrase in movies or TV. Not gender-neutral; less likely to use for women.
Spanish: hombre caído - persona herida (jerga militar/policial) - bajaPortuguese (BR): homem caído - ferido (gíria militar/policial) - baixaPortuguese (PT): homem caído - ferido (gíria militar/policial) - baixaChinese (Simplified): 有人倒下了 - 人员伤亡 (军警用语)Chinese (Traditional): 有人倒下了 - 人員傷亡 (軍警用語)Hindi: आदमी गिरा हुआ - घायल (सैन्य या पुलिस में)Arabic: رجل مُصاب - فقدنا أحد الأشخاص (عسكري/شرطي)Bengali: একজন আহত - একজন পড়ে গেছেRussian: человек выведен из строя - раненыйJapanese: 倒れている人 - 戦線離脱者Vietnamese: người bị thương - người nằm xuốngKorean: 쓰러진 사람 - 부상자Turkish: yaralı adam - adam eksikUrdu: آدم زخمی - آدم گِر گیاIndonesian: orang terluka - orang tumbang
Example Sentences
We have a man down on the field!
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Call for help, there's a man down!
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The team lost a player; now they're a man down.
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After that tackle, we've got a man down—let's get the medic!
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Don't leave me here—I’m a man down!
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We need backup, we've got a man down at the entrance!
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