Yeshivish glossary term
nachas
נחת
Meaning
- pride and joy
- satisfaction, especially from children or students
Alternate spellings
nakhes, naches
Usage and context
Usually refers to the deep pleasure someone receives from the good character, growth, or accomplishments of family members or students.
- Category
- feelings and praise
- Language origin
- mixed
Example in Yeshivish
The children give their grandparents so much nachas.
Plain-English example
The children give their grandparents so much pride and joy.