lehavdil

Etymology
From, which in turn derives from , the infinitive of.

Interjection

 * 1) excuse the comparison

Usage notes
Put in a parenthetical phrase when mentioning two items, one of which is sacred, great, or happy, and the other of which is profane, inconsequential, or sad. It is commonly placed between the items to separate them, but is also used at the end or beginning of a sentence.