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הגדרות — meaning in English: Definitions
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הגדרות
hagdarot
ואשוב
ve'ashuv
בהביטי
behabiti
גשם
geshem
בזה
beze
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'הגדרות' in educational settings, such as classrooms or study groups, when discussing the meanings of specific terms or concepts. For instance, a teacher may ask students to provide 'הגדרות' for vocabulary words during a lesson on literature or science.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'מַשְׁמָעוּת' (mashma'ut), which means 'meaning'. However, 'הגדרות' focuses specifically on definitions provided for terms, while 'מַשְׁמָעוּת' can refer to broader meanings and interpretations. Choose 'הגדרות' when you're explicitly discussing definitions in a formal or academic context.
Culture
'הגדרות' is derived from the root word 'הגדיר', which means 'to define'. This reflects the importance of clarity and precision in communication within Hebrew-speaking cultures, particularly in academic and professional contexts. Interestingly, the act of defining terms is seen as a foundational skill in Hebrew language education, emphasizing the language's rich vocabulary and nuanced meanings.
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