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עברית
קטעי — meaning in English: Clips
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segments of / sections of
קטעי
kit'ei
הארכיון
ha'arkhiyon
במקום
bemakom
החמה
hakhama
אחר
akher
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word קטעי (kit'ei) in conversations about entertainment, such as discussing short video clips from films or social media. It can also be employed in educational settings when referring to excerpts from texts, emphasizing their brevity and focus on key points.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'שבר' (shever), which means 'fragment' but often carries a more poetic or abstract connotation. You would choose קטעי (kit'ei) when discussing specific, tangible clips, particularly in media contexts, while שבר could be used in more artistic or philosophical discussions.
Culture
The word קטעי (kit'ei) comes from the root word קטע (keta), meaning 'to cut' or 'segment,' which is fitting as it refers to parts extracted from a larger whole. In Israeli culture, the use of clips has surged with the rise of digital media and social platforms, reflecting a global trend where attention spans are shortening, making these brief segments increasingly popular.
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