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להציל — meaning in English: to rescue
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to rescue / to save
החברתי
hakhevrati
הצעירה
hatse'ira
הנבחרת
hanivkheret
שבוצעו
shebuts'u
להציל
lehatsil
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use 'להציל' (lehatsil) in various contexts, particularly when discussing situations that involve saving someone or something from danger. For instance, a parent might say it when talking about rescuing their child from a tough situation, or in news reports covering acts of heroism during natural disasters.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'לשחרר' (leshachrer), which means 'to liberate' or 'to release.' While 'להציל' focuses more on saving someone from immediate danger, 'לשחרר' can imply freeing someone from restrictions or captivity. Choose 'להציל' when the context is about urgent rescue.
Culture
'להציל' has roots in the Hebrew verb 'ציל' (tzil), meaning 'to shade' or 'to protect.' This connection highlights the word's cultural significance in the context of safeguarding lives. In Israeli society, the idea of rescue is often tied to the national ethos of helping one another, especially during military service or emergency situations.
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