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לעובדה — meaning in English: The fact
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to/for a fact
הבתה
habata
הכלכליים
hakalkaliyim
לעובדה
le'uvda
קליפה
klipa
הרג
harag
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'לעובדה' (le'uvda) when discussing important truths or realities in conversations, news articles, or academic discussions. For example, one might say, 'It's a fact that the weather affects our mood,' in a casual chat or during a debate on social media.
Synonyms & nuances
'לעובדה' is similar to the Hebrew word 'אמת' (emet), meaning 'truth,' but 'לעובדה' specifically refers to established facts rather than subjective truths. You would use 'לעובדה' when you want to invoke concrete evidence rather than general concepts of truth.
Culture
'לעובדה' stems from the root word 'עובדה' (uvda), which means 'fact' or 'event.' It reflects a strong emphasis on truth and evidence in Hebrew culture, often used to assert a point in discussions, reflecting the value placed on factuality in both personal and public discourse.
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