Yeshivish glossary term
pashut
פשוט
Meaning
- simple
- obvious
- straightforward
Alternate spellings
poshut
Usage and context
In ordinary conversation it often means “obvious.” In study it can also mean the simple or direct explanation.
- Category
- everyday expression
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
It is pashut that we need more chairs.
Plain-English example
It is obvious that we need more chairs.