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לבניין — meaning in English: To the building
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to/for a building / for the building of
כמה
kameha
לדמות
lidmot
לבניין
lebinyan
במעין
bema'ayan
מנוע
mano'a
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers use the word 'לבניין' (lebinyan) in various situations related to architecture or construction. For instance, during conversations about a new project at work, one might say, 'We need to design the materials for לבניין,' indicating the building's specific plans or needs. It's also commonly heard in real estate discussions when people talk about properties under construction.
Synonyms & nuances
'לבניין' specifically emphasizes the direction towards a building, making it distinct from other related terms like 'בניין' (binyan) which simply means 'building.' You would choose 'לבניין' when you want to convey movement or intention towards that structure, rather than just referring to the building itself.
Culture
'לבניין' comes from the root 'בנה' (banah), which means 'to build.' This root is significant in Hebrew, as it forms the basis of many words related to construction and creation. In Israeli culture, building projects often symbolize progress and community development, so the term carries both practical and cultural weight.
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