Yeshivish glossary term
pshat
פשט
Meaning
- plain meaning
- straightforward explanation
- basic understanding
Alternate spellings
peshat
Usage and context
Often asks what a text or situation means at the most direct level, before more complex interpretation.
- Category
- yeshiva and Torah study
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
What is the pshat in this sentence?
Plain-English example
What is the straightforward meaning of this sentence?