English Explanatory Dictionary

naches

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling of contentment at another person's successes.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɑx.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-naches.wav

Word forms

naches nachas nakhes

Etymology

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

Antonyms

schadenfreude

Related words

confelicity
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