Lechayim
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ləˈxaɪ.ɪm/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Lechayim is an interjection meaning (Judaism) "To life": a Jewish drinking toast.
Meaning
(Judaism) "To life": a Jewish drinking toast.
More Meanings
- (Judaism) A toast
Example Sentences
Drink l'chaim, to life, to life, l'chaim! L'chaim, l'chaim, to life!
There's a little kiddush, and one of the rabbis may wander around with a bottle of mashke if people want to make a little lechaim, but that's about it.
Word Forms
- lechaim
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include simcha, lekach, hamotzi, bracha, shirah, chayah.
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