NACHES


Meaning of NACHES in English

[ 'nʌxəs ]

(also nachas pronunciation same)

■ noun US pride at the achievements of one's children.

Origin

early 20th cent.: from Yiddish nakhes , from Heb. naḥaṯ 'contentment'.

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