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שילמה — meaning in English: Paid

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Guess the translation for paid (f.s.)
שילמה
shilma
טבעיות
tiv'iyot
יכולה
yakhola
רחבה
rakhava
שחור
shakhor
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neutral common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word שילמה in contexts related to financial transactions. For example, you might hear it when discussing bills that have been settled or when confirming that a service has been paid for, such as in a restaurant or marketplace.
Synonyms & nuances
While שילמה specifically refers to the act of having paid, another word, תשלום (tashlum), refers more generally to payment itself. You would use שילמה when confirming an action that has already occurred, whereas תשלום might be used when discussing payments in a broader context.
Culture
The root of שילמה comes from the Hebrew verb לשלם (leshalem), which means 'to pay.' This word reflects the importance of settlement and reciprocity in Hebrew culture, where financial transparency is valued. Interestingly, the verb has evolved to encompass both monetary and metaphorical payments, representing a broader concept of giving and receiving in relationships.
FAQ
Q.What does שילמה mean in English?
שילמה translates to 'paid' in English, indicating that a financial transaction has been completed.
Q.How do I conjugate שילמה in different tenses?
The base verb לשלם (leshalem) can be conjugated into various forms. For example, the past tense for 'he paid' is שילם (shilem), and for 'she paid', it is שילמה (shilma).
Q.Are there any common mistakes when using שילמה?
A common mistake is using שילמה in contexts where you should refer to the act of payment rather than the completion of it. Remember that שילמה implies that the payment has already taken place.
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