סְלִיחָה
slichah
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. A word you say when you make a mistake or hurt someone by accident.
2. A word you say to get someone's attention, like a waiter in a restaurant.
3. A word you say when you need to pass someone in a crowded place.
HistoryThis word comes from the Bible. The root letters mean "to forgive" or "to pardon". In the Bible, it was mostly about God forgiving people's mistakes. Today, people use it for small things, like bumping into someone or asking for directions.
Example
Excuse me, do you know where the post office is?
