klayb naches

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Pronunciations

klayb naches (klayb NAH-khes) listen

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Definitions

  • v. To reap joy, take pride (especially in the achievements of one's children).

Example Sentences

  • "He klipt so much nachas from his grandchild’s school report."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish
  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • Y קלײַבן נחת klaybn nakhes, lit. 'to gather pleasure'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older

      Regions

      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

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