This Yiddish word has its roots in the Hebrew word “nahaṯ,” meaning “contentment.” As with many words borrowed from other languages, “naches” lacks a one-to-one equivalent in English. In Yiddish, the term encapsulates a unique mixture of pride, joy, and gratification. Some other examples of Yiddish words that lack a precise English counterpart include “mensch” (“a person of integrity and honor”) and “chutzpah” (“extreme self-confidence or audacity”).