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הדמויות — meaning in English: the characters
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the shapes / the figures / the characters
הבחירה
habkhira
וחיפה
vekhipa
בתחילה
batkhila
הצהוב
hatsahov
הדמויות
hadmuyot
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word 'הדמויות' (hadmuyot) when discussing literature, film, or theater. For example, in a book club, members might analyze the development of the characters in a novel, or during a movie discussion, they might critique the motivations of the characters portrayed on screen.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'גיבורים' (giborim), meaning 'heroes.' However, 'הדמויות' refers to a broader range of characters, including villains and supporting roles, while 'גיבורים' is more specific to protagonists or heroic figures. You would use 'הדמויות' when discussing the entire cast rather than focusing on just the heroes.
Culture
'הדמויות' comes from the root word 'דמות' (dmut), which means 'figure' or 'shape.' In Hebrew storytelling, characters (הדמויות) often represent deeper cultural values and moral lessons, making them central not only to the narrative but also to the moral fabric of society, much like in classic Jewish texts where figures embody timeless themes.
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