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נמשך — meaning in English: continued
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continues / continued / lasted / was pulled / was attracted / was withdrawn (m.s.)
ביד
bayad
היבשתי
hayabashti
התעוררה
hit'orera
נמשך
nimshakh
רש
rash
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use 'נמשך' in conversations about ongoing events or actions. For example, you might hear it in discussions about a project that 'נמשך' over several weeks, or when talking about a movie that 'נמשך' for too long, emphasizing its duration in a casual setting.
Synonyms & nuances
'נמשך' can be compared to 'המשך' (hemshech), which means 'continuation'. While 'נמשך' refers to the action of something continuing, 'המשך' often denotes the idea of continuation as a concept or the next part of something, such as a sequel. You'd choose 'נמשך' when focusing on the ongoing nature of an action.
Culture
'נמשך' comes from the root 'נ-ש-ך', which relates to continuity and duration. In Hebrew culture, the concept of continuity is important, especially in storytelling and tradition, where events are often described in terms of how they unfold over time, making 'נמשך' a useful and culturally relevant word.
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