Yeshivish glossary term
zman
זמן
Meaning
- a yeshiva term or semester
- time or season
Alternate spellings
z'man
Usage and context
When someone says “this zman” or “next zman,” the usual Yeshivish meaning is an academic term in the yeshiva calendar.
- Category
- time and plans
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
He is teaching a new class this zman.
Plain-English example
He is teaching a new class this academic term.