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לתקופת — meaning in English: For the period
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to/for a period of / to/for the period of / to/for the era of
חובבים
khovevim (n.)
בעד
be'ad
הקשיים
hakshayim
לתקופת
letkufat
מכך
mikakh
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formal
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'לתקופת' in formal conversations, particularly when discussing timelines or durations. For example, one might say, 'אני שוכר את הדירה לתקופת הקיץ' ('I am renting the apartment for the summer period') when negotiating a lease. It's also common in business settings when outlining project phases.
Synonyms & nuances
'לתקופת' closely relates to 'במשך', meaning 'during' or 'for', but while 'במשך' can imply a continuous action, 'לתקופת' is more about a defined duration or time frame. You might choose 'לתקופת' when you want to emphasize the start and end of that period.
Culture
'לתקופת' is derived from the root word 'תקופה', which means 'period' or 'era'. The concept of time and specific periods is central in Hebrew culture, reflected in various religious and historical contexts. For instance, discussions of Jewish holidays often reference specific 'תקופות' throughout the year, highlighting the significance of time in cultural traditions.
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