When you hear a song on the radio and find yourself humming it three hours later, that song is קליט.
The word comes from the root ק.ל.ט, which is all about “receiving” or “absorbing.” Think of it this way: a catchy tune is one that is easily absorbed by your brain. You’ll also find this root in words like מקלט (a shelter/refuge – a place that “absorbs” people) or משרד העלייה והקליטה (Ministry of Immigrant Absorption).
Be careful: don’t confuse קליט with קליל. While קליל means “light” or “easy-going,” קליט is specifically for things that “stick,” like a melody or a marketing slogan.
In context:
הפזמון של השיר הזה כל כך קליט, הוא לא יוצא לי מהראש.
The chorus of this song is so catchy, it won’t leave my head.
