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משלימים — meaning in English: Complementary
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complete (m.pl.)
מוגנים
muganim
טיפות
tipot
רע
ra
הציר
hatsir
משלימים
mashlimim
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word 'משלימים' (mashlimim) when discussing various fields like art, business, or education, where different elements work together to create a whole. For instance, in a collaborative project, one might say that team members have complementary skills, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the team.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'מגוון' (mivgan), which means 'varied.' While both imply a sense of diversity, 'משלימים' emphasizes how those differences work together to enhance each other, whereas 'מגוון' simply refers to a range without the necessary interaction between the elements.
Culture
'משלימים' (mashlimim) comes from the root 'שלם' (shalem), meaning 'whole' or 'complete.' This word reflects a cultural appreciation in Israeli society for collaboration and the idea that diverse skills and perspectives can enhance outcomes, a concept strongly embraced in both modern and traditional Jewish teachings about community and unity.
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