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הוצאו — meaning in English: Were removed
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were spent / ware taken out / were published
בגודלה
begodla
שמא
shema
ההסתדרות
hahistadrut
רגליהם
raglehem
הוצאו
huts'u
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'הוצאו' in everyday conversations about removing objects or people, such as during discussions about a recent event where items were taken away. It can also be heard in formal contexts, like in legal or governmental discussions when referring to items that have been officially removed from a list or registry.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'נשללו' (nishlu), which means 'were denied' or 'were revoked.' While 'הוצאו' focuses on the physical act of removing something, 'נשללו' often carries a more abstract or formal meaning, suggesting cancellation or revocation rather than merely taking something away.
Culture
'הוצאו' comes from the root 'הוצא' meaning 'to take out' or 'to bring out.' In Israeli culture, the concept of removal holds significance in various contexts, ranging from everyday tasks to more serious matters like eviction or removal of harmful elements from society. This word reflects a practical aspect of life where things are often taken out or removed to create space or for betterment.
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