Yeshivish glossary term
l'chatchila
לכתחילה
Meaning
- ideally
- from the outset
- the preferred way to act
Alternate spellings
lechatchila, l'chathila, lechatchilah
Usage and context
Describes what should be done before the fact when one can choose the best procedure, as distinct from what may still count afterward.
- Category
- religious practice
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
L'chatchila, use a separate utensil.
Plain-English example
Ideally, use a separate utensil.