noun
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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishA thoroughly good, honest, stand-up person.
When to use it
Informal, warm, often used as high praise for someone's character.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mensches, menschen
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Etymology
From Yiddish mentsh ("an honourable person"), ultimately from Old High German mennisko ("human being").
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Rhymes for mensch
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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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