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לה — meaning in English: her
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to her
החשמלי
hakhashmali
תרכובות
tirkovot
חברת
khevrat
לה
la
והאמנות
veha'omanut
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neutral
very common
Usage
The Hebrew word 'לה' is frequently used in everyday conversations when referring to a female person or object. For instance, you might say 'אני נותן לה מתנה' (I am giving her a gift) when discussing an event involving a woman. This usage is common in both casual and formal settings, making it an essential part of conversational Hebrew.
Synonyms & nuances
'לה' is specifically a dative pronoun used for 'her', while 'אותה' (otah) is used as an accusative pronoun meaning 'her' as the object of a verb. You would choose 'לה' when indicating direction or action towards a female, whereas 'אותה' would be used when the female is receiving the action.
Culture
'לה' is derived from the Hebrew root meaning 'to her', which reflects the language's rich use of gendered pronouns. In Hebrew, gender plays a significant role in sentence structure, and 'לה' serves as a basic yet crucial building block for many sentences. Understanding and using this word correctly can greatly enhance your fluency and comprehension in Hebrew conversations.
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