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לאזן — meaning in English: balance
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to balance
הפנים
hapnim
ראשונה
rishona
לאזן
le'azen
בוחן
bokhan
כללית
klalit
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'לאזן' (le'azen) in everyday conversations about life decisions or work-life balance. For instance, when discussing how to manage time between family and career, someone might say, 'I need to balance my work and personal life.' It's also commonly heard in discussions about financial stability or health, such as saying, 'We need to balance our budget this month.'
Synonyms & nuances
'לאזן' is similar to 'למזג' (le'mazeg), which means 'to blend' or 'mix,' but 'לאזן' emphasizes stability and equilibrium. You would choose 'לאזן' when discussing maintaining balance, like in work-life or emotions, whereas 'למזג' might be used in contexts like combining flavors or colors.
Culture
'לאזן' comes from the root 'אזן' which means 'to weigh.' This reflects the cultural importance placed on balance in various aspects of life in Israel, from financial decisions to social dynamics. Interestingly, many Israelis see balance not just as a goal but as a way of life, much like the concept of 'Shalom' which emphasizes harmony.
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