Mensch: meaning, definitions and examples
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mensch
[ mษnสง ]
character reference
The term 'mensch' is of Yiddish origin, meaning a person of integrity and honor. It refers to someone who is responsible, compassionate, and stands up for what is right. In Jewish culture, being a mensch is a personโs highest compliment.
Synonyms
decent human, gentleman, good person.
Examples of usage
- He is such a mensch, always helping others in need.
- In our community, she is regarded as a true mensch for her charitable works.
- To be labeled a mensch means living with moral integrity.
- His decision to help the homeless showed he is a real mensch.
Translations
Translations of the word "mensch" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ser humano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคจเฅเคทเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Mensch
๐ฎ๐ฉ manusia
๐บ๐ฆ ะปัะดะธะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ czลowiek
๐ฏ๐ต ไบบ้
๐ซ๐ท humain
๐ช๐ธ humano
๐น๐ท insan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุณุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤlovฤk
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤlovek
๐จ๐ณ ไบบ็ฑป
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤlovek
๐ฎ๐ธ maรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะดะฐะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ insan
๐ฒ๐ฝ humano
Etymology
The word 'mensch' comes from the Yiddish language, which itself is a High German-derived language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle High German word 'mensch,' which means 'person' or 'human being.' The Yiddish language, which emerged in Central and Eastern Europe, incorporated many elements from German, Hebrew, Aramaic, and Slavic languages. Over time, 'mensch' evolved to carry the deeper connotation of moral character and humane qualities. Its usage has spread into broader English vernacular, particularly within Jewish communities, to represent a person who embodies integrity and ethical behavior. The term's popularity in English has also been bolstered by its prevalence in literature, film, and everyday conversation, highlighting the importance of being a good person in society.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,444, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39441 versify
- 39442 daintier
- 39443 gradable
- 39444 mensch
- 39445 trouncing
- 39446 brazenness
- 39447 superannuate
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