Yeshivish glossary term
l'choirah
לכאורה
Meaning
- apparently
- at first glance
- seemingly
Alternate spellings
lichora, l'choira, lechoirah
Usage and context
Introduces a tentative conclusion that may later be questioned or revised.
- Category
- Talmudic expression
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
L'choirah, the earlier train is the better choice.
Plain-English example
At first glance, the earlier train is the better choice.