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הזרם — meaning in English: Stream
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the current / the flow / the stream / the trend
הכיפורים
[yom] hakipurim
ההצעה
hahatsa'a
הזרם
hazerem
פנים
panim
שבהן
shebahen
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word הזרם (hazerem) in both casual and formal contexts when discussing water bodies or metaphorically referring to trends and movements. For instance, one might say 'הזרם של המים היה חזק מאוד' (the stream of water was very strong) while hiking, or use it in a business meeting to describe the current market trends as 'הזרם הקיים בשוק' (the current stream in the market).
Synonyms & nuances
While הזרם (hazerem) means 'stream,' it can be distinguished from נחל (nachal), which refers to a larger watercourse or a dry riverbed that fills with water during rain. You would choose הזרם when specifically referring to smaller, flowing bodies of water, or in metaphorical contexts about trends or movements.
Culture
The Hebrew word הזרם (hazerem) not only refers to a physical stream but also has metaphorical implications in Israeli culture, often symbolizing flow and continuity. Interestingly, this word is part of various Hebrew idioms and expressions, enriching the language with poetic imagery, such as 'לזרום עם הזרם' (to go with the flow), which encourages adaptability in life.
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