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מטר — meaning in English: meter
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מפרץ
mifrats
כלי
kli
לבטל
levatel
מטר
matar
שילם
shilem
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use the word 'מטר' (matar) primarily in contexts involving measurements, such as construction, education, and science. For instance, when a teacher is explaining geometry in a classroom, they might say, 'הקיר הזה ארוך שלושה מטרים' (This wall is three meters long). It's also common in everyday conversations when discussing height, distance, or dimensions.
Synonyms & nuances
'מטר' (matar) specifically refers to the unit of length in the metric system, while 'סנטימטר' (sentimeter) refers to a centimeter, which is one-hundredth of a meter. You would choose 'מטר' when discussing larger measurements like the height of a building or the length of a room rather than smaller dimensions.
Culture
The word 'מטר' traces its origin to the French word 'mètre,' which was derived from the Greek word 'metron,' meaning 'measure.' In Israel, the meter is a standard unit of measurement, and it's fascinating to note that the metric system was officially adopted in Israel after its establishment in 1948, marking a significant shift in measurement practices.
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