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מביאים — meaning in English: Bring
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bring (m.pl.)
ספר
sefer
והגזיר
vehagzir
בפירות
bapeirot
מביאים
mevi'im
פעמיים
pa'amayim
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'מביאים' in everyday conversations, such as when discussing plans to bring something to a gathering or to describe someone bringing a gift. It's commonly heard in restaurants when ordering food, for example, 'The waiter brings the appetizer to the table.'
Synonyms & nuances
'מביאים' specifically implies the action of bringing something to a location or person. Unlike 'שולחים' (shulchim), which means 'to send,' 'מביאים' focuses on the physical act of transporting something, which is crucial in contexts like deliveries or gifts.
Culture
'מביאים' comes from the root 'ביא' (b-y) which means 'to bring' or 'to come.' This root is foundational in Hebrew, and many words are derived from it, reflecting the importance of bringing and sharing in Jewish culture, especially during communal meals and celebrations. Interestingly, the word is also used in religious texts, portraying the act of bringing offerings to the temple.
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