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mensch

mehnch

Mensch (noun) means a person of genuine decency, integrity, and honour. Example: “He returned the lost wallet with all the cash inside — a real mensch.”

noun
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A person of genuine decency, integrity, and honour.
"He returned the lost wallet with all the cash inside — a real mensch."
"Her grandfather was a mensch who always looked out for his neighbours."

How to use mensch

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA thoroughly good, honest, stand-up person.

When to use it

Informal, warm, often used as high praise for someone's character.

Word forms

mensches plural, menschen plural

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Etymology

From Yiddish mentsh ("an honourable person"), ultimately from Old High German mennisko ("human being").

Origin: German

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mensch” mean?

The word “mensch” means a person of genuine decency, integrity, and honour. In plain terms, a thoroughly good, honest, stand-up person.

How do you pronounce “mensch”?

“Mensch” is pronounced mehnch (/mɛnt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mensch” in a sentence?

Here is “mensch” used in a sentence: “He returned the lost wallet with all the cash inside — a real mensch.”

What part of speech is “mensch”?

“Mensch” is a noun.

Where does the word “mensch” come from?

The word “mensch” comes from German. From Yiddish mentsh ("an honourable person"), ultimately from Old High German mennisko ("human being").

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