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)
- 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
- עכת״ד