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הקווים — meaning in English: The lines
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the lines
הקווים
hakavim
בוחן
bokhan
לחברה
lakhevra
מפקד
mefaked
החרדים
hakharedim
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'הקווים' (hakavim) when discussing various types of lines, such as in art, design, or even traffic. For example, during a conversation about a city’s public transport system, someone might refer to the bus lines as 'הקווים של האוטובוסים' (the bus lines). In educational settings, teachers might use the term when explaining graph lines in math.
Synonyms & nuances
'הקווים' is often compared to 'שורות' (shurot), which means 'rows' or 'lines' in a more vertical sense. While 'שורות' refers to organized lines or sequences, 'הקווים' encompasses a broader range of meanings, including physical lines in space as well as metaphorical lines in discussions.
Culture
The word 'הקווים' comes from the root ק-ו-ו, which relates to lines or markings. In Hebrew culture, lines often symbolize boundaries and connections, reflecting the importance of structure in both art and society. Interestingly, in literature, lines can also represent the thin boundaries between different states of being or emotions.
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