כביכול

Hebrew

Etymology

From כְּ־‎ (k'-, “like, as”) + בְּ־‎ (b'-, “in, with”) + יָכוֹל‎ (yakhól, “can, able”).

Pronunciation

(Ashkenazic) IPA^(key): /kavɪˈjʌxəl/

Adverb

כִּבְיָכוֹל • (kiv'yakhól)

as it were, so to speak

Usage notes

In Jewish texts, this is used when ascribing to God emotions or other states not usually ascribed to Him.

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