Yeshivish glossary term
rachmana litzlan
רחמנא ליצלן
Meaning
- may the Merciful One save us
- God spare us
Alternate spellings
rachmana litzlolan, R"L, RL
Usage and context
An Aramaic expression used when mentioning tragedy, danger, or something deeply undesirable. It is broader than mourning but common in that context.
- Category
- mourning - expression
- Language origin
- Aramaic
Example in Yeshivish
Rachmana litzlan, there was a terrible accident.
Plain-English example
May the Merciful One spare us; there was a terrible accident.