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לאחור — meaning in English: behind
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backward / to the back
לרוח
leru'akh
נוצות
notsot
לאחור
le'akhor
מעמד
ma'amad
הדמות
hadmut
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use the word לאחור (le'akhor) when discussing movement or direction, often in both physical and metaphorical contexts. For example, you might hear it when someone is giving directions, saying 'go back' or 'look behind you,' or in a discussion about reflecting on past experiences.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym for לאחור is אחורה (achorah), which also means 'behind' but is often used in more casual conversations. You would choose לאחור when discussing concepts that are more formal or reflective, whereas אחורה might come up in everyday dialogue.
Culture
The word לאחור (le'akhor) has its roots in ancient Hebrew, where it referred to the concept of looking back or retreating. In Jewish tradition, the act of looking back is often associated with reflection and learning from past mistakes, which enriches the word's significance in conversations about personal growth and historical awareness.
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