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בשנה — meaning in English: Per year
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in the year
משרדי
misradi
she'ukal
בשנה
bashana
פשוט
pashut
כתוב
katuv
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use 'בשנה' when discussing annual statistics or events, such as mentioning how much money is spent on holidays each year. It's also often heard in academic settings, like when students present their findings on yearly trends in population growth.
Synonyms & nuances
While 'בשנה' specifically refers to a yearly timeframe, related terms like 'לשנה' (lishanah) can imply a more general sense of 'per year' but may be used in slightly different grammatical contexts. Choosing 'בשנה' emphasizes the regularity of time, making it ideal for formal announcements.
Culture
'בשנה' is derived from the root ש-נ-ה (shin-nun-he), which relates to the passage of time. In Israel, the concept of yearly cycles is particularly significant due to agricultural traditions, where many festivals and holidays are aligned with the annual harvests, making this term resonate deeply in cultural contexts.
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