Yeshivish glossary term
niddah
נדה
Meaning
- the halachic status associated with specified uterine bleeding
- a woman in that halachic status
Alternate spellings
nidah
Usage and context
In practical Orthodox usage, the status continues until the required taharah process and valid mikvah immersion are completed.
- Category
- family purity - status
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
She has the halachic status of niddah.
Plain-English example
She is in the halachic status in which the couple observes the niddah restrictions.