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Meaning of derech eretz | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Proper behavior; manners

Jewish, uncountable

Examples

“Just admit it: it really reveals a tremendous lack of derekh erets to ask someone these questions if you aren't directly interested or affected in some way (which, short of being this guy's wife, I don't know how you could be). I'd suggest rather than defending your question, you refrain from asking it.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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