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שהם — meaning in English: that they
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that they (m.) / that are (m.pl.)
שהם
shehem
שלשול
shilshul
מתקדמת
mitkademet
לסירוגין
leserugin
למצב
lamatsav
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word שהם (shehem) in everyday conversations, particularly when discussing groups of people or things. For example, one might say, 'אני אוהב את הילדים שהם חכמים' (I love the children that they are smart) when referring to a specific group in a casual setting or while telling a story.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym for שהם (shehem) is 'שלהם' (shelhem), which means 'their.' While both can indicate possession or association, הם (shehem) is used specifically to denote a reference to a group being discussed, whereas שלהן focuses more on ownership or relation.
Culture
The word שהם (shehem) is a combination of the pronoun 'ש' (she), which means 'that,' and 'הם' (hem), meaning 'they.' This compound structure reflects a unique aspect of Hebrew syntax where pronouns can merge to create meaning that is specific and context-driven. Additionally, this construction is often used in Hebrew to introduce relative clauses, making it a crucial component of complex sentence structures.
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