naches

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Etymology

From Yiddish נחת (nakhes), from Hebrew נַחַת (nákhat, “contentment”).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈnɑx.əs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

naches (uncountable)

  1. (usually Jewish) A feeling of contentment at another person's successes.
    Antonym: schadenfreude
    • 2013, Bernard De Koven, A Playful Path, page 200:
      Fun of the nachas variety is most often attributed to the fun you get from your kids and grandkids, and sometimes even your spouse and parents and friends.

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