Mensch or mentsh (Yiddish: מענטש) is a Yiddish word which literally translates to "person", [1] and figuratively means "a person of integrity and honour". [2] Jewish American humourist Leo Rosten describes a mentsh as "someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The key to being 'a real mensch' is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right ...
Mensch is defined as a good person, someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character, recitude, dignity, a sense of what’s right, responsible, implying the value of that individual’s qualities.
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MENSCH meaning: 1. a good, honest person: 2. a good, honest person: . Learn more.
mensch (plural mensches or menschen) A person (chiefly male) of strength, integrity and honor or compassion; a gentleman.
On being a mensch--an upstanding member of society--and leading an ethical life.
MENSCH definition: a decent, upright, mature, and responsible person. See examples of mensch used in a sentence.
Mensch is a Yiddish word which literally translates to "person", and figuratively means "a person of integrity and honour".