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מיליוני — meaning in English: Millions
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millions of
ודרום
vedarom
סיבובים
sivuvim
הרצח
haretsakh
הבתה
habata
מיליוני
milyonei
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word מיליוני (milyonei) in everyday conversations when discussing large quantities, such as in financial contexts, population statistics, or social issues. For example, you might hear it in news reports about the millions of people affected by a natural disaster or in discussions about how millions of shekels were allocated for a new project.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym to מיליוני (milyonei) is רבבות (ravavot), which means 'tens of thousands.' While מיליוני refers specifically to the large figure of a million or more, רבבות is used for slightly lower quantities. You would choose מיליוני to emphasize a vast quantity, such as in economic discussions.
Culture
The word מיליוני (milyonei) is derived from the Latin 'million', reflecting a shared linguistic heritage that encompasses many languages. In Israel, the concept of 'millions' often comes up in discussions about immigration, as the country has seen millions of new immigrants since its establishment, shaping its demographics and culture significantly.
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