המחאות — meaning in English: Checks

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למשפחה

lamishpakha

המחאות

hamkha'ot

המתמטית

hamatematit

למכור

limkor

אחדים

akhadim

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Usage

Native Hebrew speakers commonly use 'המחאות' in financial settings, such as when discussing payment methods in businesses or personal transactions. For instance, one might say, 'אני אשלם עם המחאות' (I will pay with checks) when settling a bill at a restaurant or during a property transaction.

Synonyms & nuances

'המחאות' specifically refers to paper checks, while a similar term, 'תשלומים' (payments), encompasses all payment methods. Use 'המחאות' when you want to emphasize the physical document used in a transaction, especially in contexts where checks are a preferred or required form of payment.

Culture

'המחאות' reflects the traditional practice of using checks for payments, which has deep roots in Israeli commerce. While digital payments are now more prevalent, checks are still commonly used in certain transactions, especially in real estate. The word itself derives from the root 'מחאה' (to protest), highlighting the original function of a check as a written assertion of a payment obligation.

FAQ

Q.What is the meaning of the Hebrew word 'המחאות'?

'המחאות' means 'checks' in English, referring to written orders directing a bank to pay a specific amount of money from one account to another.

Q.How do you use 'המחאות' in a sentence?

You can use 'המחאות' in a sentence like, 'אני צריך להוציא המחאות לשלם לספקים' (I need to write checks to pay the suppliers).

Q.Are checks still commonly used in Israel?

Yes, checks are still used in Israel, especially for significant transactions like property purchases, although digital methods are becoming increasingly popular.

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