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בידי — meaning in English: In my hands
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in my hand
פחות
pakhot
קלע
kala
המגרש
hamigrash
היית
hayita
בידי
beyadi
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word 'בידי' (beyadi) in various contexts when they want to express possession or control over something. For example, one might say 'הספר בידיי' (The book is in my hands) when discussing a project they're leading, or during a conversation about important responsibilities they have taken on.
Synonyms & nuances
'בידי' conveys a sense of direct control or possession, while synonyms like 'אצלי' (tzli) mean 'with me' but lack the same connotation of active handling. You would choose 'בידי' when you want to emphasize your active role in a situation.
Culture
'בידי' comes from the root 'יד' (yad), which means 'hand' in Hebrew. This word reflects not just physical possession, but also the metaphorical sense of having power or responsibility. Interestingly, similar expressions exist across many languages, emphasizing the universal importance of 'hands' as symbols of ability and agency.
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