l'chaim

American

[luh-khah-yim, luh-khah-yeem] / ləˈxɑ yɪm, lə xɑˈyim /

Or l'chayim,

noun

Hebrew.

a toast used in drinking to a person's health or well-being.

l'chaim British

/ ləˈxɑjim /

interjection

a variant spelling of lechaim

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Etymology

Origin of l'chaim

ləḥayyīm literally, “to life”

Example Sentences

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Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari celebrated with another freed hostage Romi Gonen, reciting prayers of gratitude, then toasting "L'chaim", meaning "to life".

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

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