עכ״ל

Hebrew

Etymology

Abbreviation of עַד כַּאן לְשׁוֹנוֹ‎ (ad kan l'shonó, “until here is his language”).

Pronunciation

Pronounced as if spelled out as its component words.

Phrase

עכ״ל • (ad kan l'shono)

  1. Used to indicate the end of a direct quotation.

Usage notes

  • Often paired with ז״ל‎ (at the quotation's start).

Hyponyms

  • עכלה״ק‎

Coordinate terms

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