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לתרופות — meaning in English: For medications
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to/for the medications / to/for the drugs
כעת
ka'et
חתן
khatan
מת
met
לתרופות
latrufot
כראש
kerosh
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neutral
common
Usage
The word 'לתרופות' is commonly used in medical settings, such as hospitals or pharmacies, when discussing prescription medications. For instance, a doctor might say, 'אני ממליץ על תרופות אלו' (I recommend these medications) when advising a patient about their treatment options.
Synonyms & nuances
'לתרופות' specifically refers to medications, particularly in a clinical or healthcare context. In contrast, 'סמים' (samim) means 'drugs' in a broader sense, which can include illegal substances, making 'לתרופות' the safer and more appropriate choice when discussing legitimate medical treatments.
Culture
The term 'לתרופות' comes from the root 'תרופה' (terufah), which means 'medicine' or 'treatment.' In ancient times, Hebrew speakers often relied on herbal remedies and traditional healing practices, and the evolution of this term reflects the modernization of medicine in Israel, where both Western and traditional methods are embraced.
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