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הפסידה — meaning in English: Lost
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lost (f.s.)
למטבח
lemitbakh
הפסידה
hifsida
ניסיון
nisayon
לארץ
la'arets
תפוחי
tapukhei
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use the word 'הפסידה' (hifsida) when discussing situations where someone or something has failed to achieve a desired outcome. For example, in a sports context, a fan might say, 'הקבוצה הפסידה את המשחק,' meaning 'the team lost the game.' It can also be used in everyday conversations when a friend might express regret about losing a bet or a competition.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'נפסד' (nefsad), which also means 'lost,' but it often carries a more passive connotation, implying something was lost without agency. You would choose 'הפסידה' when discussing a specific event or action that resulted in a loss, particularly in active contexts like sports or competitions.
Culture
'הפסידה' comes from the root 'פסד' which means 'loss' or 'defeat.' In Israeli culture, discussions about winning and losing, especially in sports like soccer and basketball, are common, making this word quite significant. Interestingly, it reflects not only a literal loss but also emotional experiences associated with failure, which are frequently woven into the fabric of storytelling in Israeli literature.
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