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שזכה — meaning in English: Who won
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that/who won (m.s.)
הקבורה
hakvura
באימפריה
be'imperia
ברשות
berashut
כליל
klil
שזכה
shezakha
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word 'שזכה' during discussions about competitions, lotteries, or any situation involving winning. For instance, after a sports game, you might hear fans exclaiming, 'שזכה במשחק?' ('Who won the game?') as they eagerly seek to know the outcome.
Synonyms & nuances
'שזכה' is specifically used to inquire about someone who has achieved a victory, while a similar term, 'מי ניצח' (mi nitzach), translates to 'who defeated' and carries a slightly more aggressive connotation. You'd choose 'שזכה' in contexts where the focus is on the honor of winning rather than the act of defeating someone.
Culture
'שזכה' is derived from the Hebrew root ז-כ-ה, which conveys the idea of earning or being worthy of something. In Israeli culture, discussions about winning can be very lively, especially during national events like the Eurovision Song Contest or the Olympics, where the thrill of victory is celebrated across the nation.
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