Yeshivish glossary term
nebach
נעבעך
Meaning
- unfortunately
- poor thing
- pitifully
Alternate spellings
nebich, nebech
Usage and context
Can express genuine sympathy, but it can also sound pitying or dismissive when applied to a person.
- Category
- feelings and criticism
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
Nebach, he has been sick all week.
Plain-English example
Unfortunately, he has been sick all week.