צַדִּיק
tzaddik
Everyday HebrewFormsצַדִּיקִים
MeaningA person who is very good and always does the right thing.
HistoryThis word first appears in the Bible. It comes from a root that means "to be right" or "to be just". In the Bible, a "tzaddik" is a person who follows God's laws and is fair to other people. The meaning is very similar today.
Example
סבא שלי היה איש צדיק, הוא תמיד עזר לכולם.
My grandfather was a good man, he always helped everyone.
