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שלושה — meaning in English: three
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three
לשים
lasim
שלושה
shlosha
ראשון
rishon
למי
lemi
אביך
avicha
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use 'שלושה' in everyday conversations, particularly when counting objects, people, or events. For example, one might say, 'I have three apples' or 'We are three friends going to the movies.' It's a versatile word that appears in both casual and formal settings.
Synonyms & nuances
'שלושה' specifically denotes the count of three, while the word 'טריו' (trio) refers to a group of three entities, often with a more social or musical connotation. You would choose 'שלושה' when stating a quantity and 'טריו' when referring to a collective group of three, especially in a creative context.
Culture
'שלושה' is derived from the Semitic root 'ש-ל-ש', which is related to the concept of 'threes' in Hebrew culture. The number three often signifies completeness, as seen in various cultural references such as the three patriarchs of Judaism: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This cultural significance makes the word not just a numeral, but a representation of unity and connection.
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