kein ayin hara

Meaning

• without attracting the evil eye
• may the blessing continue unharmed

Alternate spellings

kein ayin hora, ken ayin hara, kenahora, kinehora

Usage and context

Often said after praising health, children, success, or another blessing, reflecting a traditional concern about drawing harmful attention to good fortune.

Example in Yeshivish

The children are all healthy, kein ayin hara.

Plain-English example

The children are all healthy, and may that good fortune continue.