Mensch

Pronunciation: /mɛnʃ/

Definitions of mensch

noun a person of integrity and honor; a decent, responsible, and mature individual

Example Sentences

A1 A mensch is a good person.

A2 My neighbor is a real mensch, always willing to help.

B1 He is known in the community as a mensch for his charitable work.

B2 Being a mensch means always doing the right thing, even when it's hard.

C1 She exemplifies what it means to be a mensch through her selfless actions.

C2 In Jewish culture, being a mensch is highly valued and respected.

Examples of mensch in a Sentence

formal He is a true mensch, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

informal My neighbor is such a mensch, he helped me fix my car without asking for anything in return.

slang Dude, that guy is a total mensch, he threw an awesome party last night.

figurative In the world of professional sports, he is considered a mensch for his fair play and sportsmanship.

Grammatical Forms of mensch

• past tense: mensch
• plural: mensches
• comparative: more mensch
• superlative: most mensch
• present tense: mensch
• future tense: will mensch
• perfect tense: has mensched
• continuous tense: is mensching
• singular: mensch
• positive degree: mensch
• infinitive: to mensch
• gerund: mensching
• participle: mensching

Origin and Evolution of mensch

First Known Use: 1856 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'mensch' originated from Yiddish, which is a High German-derived language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person of integrity and honor, the meaning of 'mensch' has evolved to encompass someone who is kind, responsible, and considerate towards others.