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המכונה — meaning in English: The machine
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רצח
retsakh
אומרים
omrim
העננים
ha'ananim
לפעמים
lif'amim
המכונה
hamekhuna
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word המכונה in both everyday conversations and technical discussions, especially when referring to machinery or devices. For example, one might say, 'המכונה הזו לא עובדת' (This machine isn't working) when discussing a broken appliance, or in a business meeting when presenting a new manufacturing process.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is מכשיר (makhsheer), which means 'device' or 'instrument.' While both terms can refer to tools, המכונה specifically implies a machine that performs tasks automatically, whereas מכשיר can denote a broader range of devices, including manual ones.
Culture
The word המכונה comes from the root 'כונה' which means 'to designate' or 'to name.' Historically, machines have played a pivotal role in Israel's industrial development, making this term quite significant in conversations about technology and innovation. Interestingly, the concept of the 'machine' also extends metaphorically in Hebrew, often referring to complex systems or organizations.
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