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דולרים — meaning in English: Dollars
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דולרים
dolarim
והמשיך
vehimshikh
לאלים
la'elim
האקלים
ha'aklim
אלמוגים
almogim
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word דולרים in everyday conversations related to shopping, banking, or travel. For example, when discussing prices in a store or negotiating exchange rates at a currency exchange, you'll often hear this term to refer to U.S. dollars.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'שקלים' (shekels), the local currency in Israel. While דולרים specifically refers to U.S. dollars, שקלים is used when discussing transactions within Israel, so the context will determine which term to use.
Culture
The Hebrew word דולרים comes from the dollar, a currency with deep historical roots dating back to the 16th century. As the U.S. dollar became the dominant global currency, its influence permeated various cultures, including Israel, where it’s frequently used alongside the shekel in everyday transactions.
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