Where does “naches” come from?
naches (English) comes from Yiddish נחת, from Hebrew נחת — A flat, a flat sign; A marine, such as a member...
naches (English): Feeling of contentment at another's successes
Definitions
- Feeling of contentment at another's successes
Ancestry of “naches”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Yiddish | נחת | pleasure, satisfaction |
| 2 | Hebrew | נחת | A flat, a flat sign; A marine, such as a member... |
Words derived from “naches”