Yeshivish glossary term
l'chaim
לחיים
Meaning
- to life
- a toast
- a small celebratory drink or gathering
Alternate spellings
lechayim, lchaim
Usage and context
Most commonly said as a toast before drinking. It can also refer to the drink or informal gathering itself.
- Category
- greeting and celebration
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
They raised their glasses and said l'chaim.
Plain-English example
They raised their glasses and toasted, “To life.”