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Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others' children.
Sam Levenson

Meaning of "mensch" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MENSCH

mensch  [mɛnʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MENSCH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Mensch is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MENSCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Mensch

If Wiktionary has a definition already, change this tag to {{TWCleanup2}} or else consider a soft redirect to Wiktionary by replacing the text on this page with {{Wi}}. If Wiktionary does not have the definition yet, consider moving the whole article to Wiktionary by replacing this tag with the template {{Copy to Wiktionary}}. This template will no longer automatically categorize articles as candidates to move to Wiktionary. Mensch means "a person of integrity and honor." The opposite of a "mensch" is an "unmensch". According to Leo Rosten, the Yiddish maven and author of The Joys of Yiddish, "mensch" is "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, responsible, decorous." The term is used as a high compliment, expressing the rarity and value of that individual's qualities. In Yiddish, mentsh roughly means "a good person.

Definition of mensch in the English dictionary

The definition of mensch in the dictionary is a good person.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MENSCH


mensh
mɛnʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MENSCH

mens rea
Mensa
mensae
mensal
menschy
mense
menseful
menseless
menservants
menses
mensh
menshen
Menshevik
Menshevism
Menshevist
menstrua
menstrual
menstrual cramps
menstrual cycle
menstrual period

WORDS THAT END LIKE MENSCH

Asch
Bosch
csch
Den Bosch
Deutsch
Dolmetsch
Driesch
Flysch
Frisch
Hamlisch
Hertogenbosch
kaffeeklatsch
Kirsch
kitsch
Lubitsch
luftmensch
Nimzowitsch
Plattdeutsch
putsch
Romansch

Synonyms and antonyms of mensch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «mensch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MENSCH

Find out the translation of mensch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of mensch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «mensch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

门施
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mensch
570 millions of speakers

English

mensch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

MENSCH
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

منش
280 millions of speakers

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Mensch
278 millions of speakers

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Mensch
270 millions of speakers

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mensch
260 millions of speakers

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mensch
220 millions of speakers

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Mensch
190 millions of speakers

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mensch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

mensch
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이신
85 millions of speakers

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Wong lanang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Mensch
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மென்ஷ்ச்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Mensch
75 millions of speakers

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mensch
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

mensch
65 millions of speakers

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mensch
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Mensch
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Mensch
30 millions of speakers
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mensch
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mensch
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Mensch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Mensch
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of mensch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MENSCH»

The term «mensch» is very widely used and occupies the 13.046 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MENSCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about mensch

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QUOTES WITH «MENSCH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word mensch.
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Sam Levenson
Any beast can cry over the misfortunes of its own child. It takes a mensch to weep for others' children.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MENSCH»

Discover the use of mensch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to mensch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Be A Mensch: Why Good Character Is the Key to a Life of ...
Character development requires time, energy and commitment. Why bother? Learn from the authors of "Be a Mensch"; Rabbi Dr Abraham J Twerski, MD. Menshlichkeit is the key to happiness. Howard Jonas. Good character is good business.
Moshe Kaplan, 2009
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Mensch: Biography and Writings of Manfred Eric Swarsensky
According to Rabbi Swarsensky, "A Mensch is a complete person, both human and humane." Rabbi was a Mensch.
Marvin Zolot, 2009
3
Becoming a Mensch: Timeless Talmudic Ethics for Everyone
Becoming a Mensch is a 'user's guide' to becoming a better person, taking readers through a process of personal growth by means of modern-day vignettes that draw upon the Talmud's ancient wisdom.
Ronald Pies, 2010
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Raising a Mensch
The questions of moral education in the modern Jewish world are asked in this book, giving some practical advices as well.
Shelley Kapnek Rosenberg, 2003
5
Estie the Mensch
She'd rather be a dog. Or a turtle. Or a seagull. Being a monkey can even make another kid laugh! But it can also make another kid cry, and that's when Estie and her grandmother find out what a mensch Estie can really be.
Jane Kohuth, 2011
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The Politics of Virtue: Is Abortion Debatable?
Originally published as a special issue of The Georgia Law Review (Spring 1991), this revised and expanded edition will be welcomed by all those frustrated by the impasse of debates so central to our nation's moral life. "[Mensch and ...
Elizabeth Mensch, 1991
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Raising your child to be a mensch
Reflecting a social ideal of decency, kindness, integrity, and concern for others, the author discusses the current trends of raising super-children and provides the grounds for parents to reevaluate what they really want for their children
Neil Kurshan, 1987
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The Leader as a Mensch: How to Become the Kind of Person ...
This book is for anyone wanting to enhance the way he or she supports and influences others at work and in life.
Bruna Martinuzzi, 2009
9
How To Marry A Mensch: The Love Coach's Guide To Meeting ...
Full of witty tips on where to find a mensch, how to woo him, and what to do when you have the ring on your finger, this book will help millions of women find their soul mates and live happily ever after.
Robin Gorman Newman, 2006
10
Kant's Organicism: Epigenesis and the Development of ...
In Kant’s Organicism, Jennifer Mensch draws a crucial link between these spheres by showing how the concept of epigenesis—a radical theory of biological formation—lies at the heart of Kant’s conception of reason.
Jennifer Mensch, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MENSCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term mensch is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Does a Child Become a Mensch? – The Yeshiva World
All parents dream that their child will one day grow to be a talmid chocham, a baal chesed, and a yarei shamayim. But how to set our children ... «Yeshiva World News, Jul 15»
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BRIEF-Mensch und Maschine Software H1 sales up at EUR 81.42 mln
July 21 Mensch Und Maschine Software SE : * Half year sales amounted to 81.42 million euros ($88.15 million) (previous year: 70.71 million ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
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Stony Creek moves to second phase in Oak Lawn - Daily Southtown
By Steve Mensch Daily Southtown. Oak Lawn. Another upscale restaurant is planned, but after that it's anyone's guess. An upscale restaurant appears to be the ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Stage, Film Star Theodore Bikel Dies - Dispatch Times
We mourn the passing but celebrate the life of the incomparable Theodore Bikel, singer, actor, activist, and mensch. Bikel was born in Vienna, ... «Dispatch Times, Jul 15»
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Bonnie Tyler's “Holding Out For A Hero” forces its way to greatness …
... a heart-pounding thrill that short circuits everything but the most primal urge to shout along, begging for a steed-riding uber mensch to drive ... «A.V. Club Milwaukee, Jul 15»
6
Hyundai Hank Returns to Vine for the 2016 Sonata with Android …
Eight short Vine videos featuring the mini mensch were released to promote the 2015 Hyundai Sonata last fall. The last time we saw Hyundai ... «The News Wheel, Jul 15»
7
Andy McSmith's Diary: Louise Mensch's Twitter addiction – now up …
Career Game, this year's novel by the former Tory MP Louise Mensch, is to be her last, according to an interview she has given to the ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
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I-Team: Used, unsafe tires still for sale across the country - WGME …
Just the fact that the bead is torn like this they should have scrapped the tire," tire shop owner Dennis Mensch said. Several states have talked ... «WGME, Jul 15»
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Sulphur Fire Department investigate house fire
Gary Mensch lives across the street from the home and says he is relieved no one was at the house. "There is usually five or six people over ... «KXII-TV, Jul 15»
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Human cannonball back at NJ Festival of Ballooning
(Photo: Courtesy of Mensch & Company, Inc.) CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. The balloons won't be the only thing ... «MyCentralJersey.com, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Mensch [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/mensch>. Apr 2024 ».
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