Yeshivish glossary term
zecher tzaddik livracha
זכר צדיק לברכה
Meaning
- may the memory of the righteous be a blessing
- honorific for a deceased righteous person
Alternate spellings
zekher tzaddik livracha, ztl, zt"l
Usage and context
A reverential phrase often used after the name of a deceased rabbinic or righteous figure; commonly abbreviated zt”l.
- Category
- mourning - honorific
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The sefer quotes Rav Moshe, zecher tzaddik livracha.
Plain-English example
The book quotes Rav Moshe, may the memory of the righteous be a blessing.