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מסוימים — meaning in English: Certain
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specific (m.pl.)
בידו
beyado
חזרו
khazru
הפעיל
hapa'il
בנחל
benakhal
מסוימים
mesuyamim
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'מסוימים' in conversations when discussing specific items or people, such as in a business meeting to refer to certain clients or in a classroom when addressing particular students. For example, a teacher might say, 'We are focusing on certain topics this week,' emphasizing the selectivity in their lesson plan.
Synonyms & nuances
While 'מסוימים' means 'certain,' a close synonym, 'חלקם' (chelkam), means 'some' and implies a less definitive selection. Use 'מסוימים' when you want to stress exactness, while 'חלקם' offers a more general selection.
Culture
'מסוימים' derives from the root 'סוּם' (sum), which means 'to set' or 'to place.' This connection highlights the idea of setting something apart, making it particularly significant in Hebrew, where specificity is often valued. The word reflects a cultural tendency to emphasize details and the importance of clarity in communication.
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