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לארצות — meaning in English: To countries
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to the countries
משחק
mis'khak
חביבי
khavivi
בכיכר
bakikar
לארצות
la'aratsot
הזיהוי
hazihui
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word 'לארצות' when discussing travel plans or international relations. For example, one might say, 'אני נוסע לארצות הקיץ' (I am traveling to countries this summer) when planning trips to various nations. It is also used in conversations around business, such as 'החברה שלנו מייצאת לארצות רבות' (Our company exports to many countries).
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'מדינות' (medinot), meaning 'states' or 'countries'. While 'לארצות' emphasizes the plurality of 'countries', 'מדינות' can refer to sovereign states, making it more suitable in legal or formal contexts. Use 'לארצות' when speaking more generally about various locations.
Culture
The word 'לארצות' derives from the Hebrew root 'ארץ' (aretz), meaning 'land' or 'country', and reflects the deep connection that Israelis have with their homeland and the broader world. In modern Hebrew, it is often used in the context of globalization, as more Israelis travel abroad for tourism and work, highlighting a cultural shift towards international engagement.
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