z.l.

Questions

What does z.l. mean?

Of blessed memory, may he/she/they rest in peace; used after a reference to one or more people who died.

Where does z.l. come from?

A transliteration of Hebrew ז״ל (Z.L.).

How to pronounce z.l.

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “z.l.”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “z.l.” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.