7/29/08

nachas

New York State Kosher Restaurants
Sacred Chow. 337-0863. 227 Sullivan Street (W. 3rd & Bleecker). Vegan. Rabbi Zev Schwarcz Int’l Kosher Council.
i love the rolling guttural sound of the word, nachas.
nach·as (näkh′əs)
noun
pleasurable pride, esp. in another's achievements
Etymology: Yiddish nakhes <>
Nachas: (rhymes with "loch S") pride, joy, pleasure, gratification felt at the accomplishments of loved ones such as children and grandchildren. "Oi! That boychik (little boy) is so smart! Three years old and already he can read! He gives me such nachas!" Nachas makes you kvell.

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