Yeshivish glossary term
mensch
מענטש
Meaning
- a decent person
- a responsible and honorable person
Alternate spellings
mentsch, mentsh
Usage and context
More than simply “a person.” Calling someone a mensch praises reliability, consideration, and basic moral character.
- Category
- personality and behavior
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
He returned the wallet; he is a real mensch.
Plain-English example
He returned the wallet; he is a genuinely decent person.