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בקר — meaning in English: Beef
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beef / cattle / inspector
לתרבות
letarbut
לפיסול
lepisul
נסיון
nisayon
בקר
bakar
בתוכן
betokhan
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers commonly use the word בקר (bakar) when discussing food, especially in restaurants or at family gatherings where beef dishes are served. It can also come up in casual conversations about cooking, barbecuing, or when shopping for meat at the market.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym for בקר (bakar) is בשר (basar), which means 'meat' in general. While בשר can refer to any type of meat, בקר specifically denotes beef, making it the preferred term when one wants to emphasize this particular kind of meat.
Culture
The word בקר (bakar) has roots in the Semitic languages, where it originally referred to cattle. In Hebrew culture, beef is often a staple in festive meals, especially during holidays like Passover, where dishes like brisket are traditional. This reflects the agricultural history of the region where livestock played a crucial role in daily life.
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