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הקרקעות — meaning in English: The land

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Guess the translation for the soils / the grounds / the lands
לאלים
la'alim
הקרקעות
hakarka'ot
מכירה
mekira
אשראי
ashrai
לפתע
lefeta
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neutral common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers commonly use the word 'הקרקעות' in discussions related to agriculture, land ownership, or environmental policies. You might hear it during local town hall meetings discussing land use regulations or in conversations about real estate investment in Israel.
Synonyms & nuances
'הקרקעות' can be compared to 'אדמה' (adamah), meaning 'earth' or 'soil'. While 'אדמה' often refers to the soil itself, 'הקרקעות' usually encompasses a broader concept of land, including ownership and usage rights, making it more suitable in legal or formal contexts.
Culture
The word 'הקרקעות' is derived from the root 'קרקע', which means 'ground' or 'soil'. In Israeli culture, land holds significant historical and emotional value, often symbolizing identity and connection to the land, especially in the context of the Jewish people's return to Israel after centuries of diaspora.
FAQ
Q.What does הקרקעות mean in English?
'הקרקעות' translates to 'the land' in English, and is used to refer to land in a general sense, particularly in formal contexts.
Q.How is הקרקעות used in a sentence?
An example sentence would be: 'הקרקעות בישראל חשובים מאוד לפיתוח החקלאות.' which means 'The land in Israel is very important for agricultural development.'
Q.Is הקרקעות singular or plural?
'הקרקעות' is the plural form of 'קרקע', meaning 'land'. When referring to land in a singular form, you would use 'קרקע' instead.
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