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השפות — meaning in English: Languages
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the languages / the edges
הכלכלי
hakalkali
בשנית
bashenit
גבוהות
gvohot
לכיכר
lakikar
השפות
hasafot
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use the word השפות (hasafot) in a variety of contexts, such as discussing multilingualism in educational settings or during cultural events where different languages are celebrated. For instance, in a classroom, a teacher might ask students about their preferred השפות when introducing language learning activities.
Synonyms & nuances
While השפות (hasafot) specifically refers to 'languages' in a broad sense, the word דיאלקטים (dialek'tim) refers to dialects, which are variations of languages. You would use השפות when discussing different languages as a whole, whereas דיאלקטים would be more appropriate when referring to regional or social variations within a specific language.
Culture
The word השפות (hasafot) is derived from the root 'שפה' (safa), which means 'language' or 'tongue'. In Israel, where diverse populations coexist, discussions about השפות often highlight the cultural richness and complexity of communication between different ethnic groups, making it a key aspect of national identity and multicultural dialogue.
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