menschlich

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Pronunciations

menschlich (MENSH-likh) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. Nice, kind.

Example Sentences

  • "He was so menschlich--held the door open for me and everything."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • מענטשלעך mentschlekh 'humane, benevolent; decent'

      • Who Uses This

      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

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