Yeshivish glossary term
niftar
נפטר
Meaning
- deceased man
- a man who passed away
Alternate spellings
niftor
Usage and context
Masculine term commonly used respectfully for the deceased.
- Category
- mourning - death
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The niftar was well known in the community.
Plain-English example
The deceased man was well known in the community.