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נגמר — meaning in English: Ends
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finished / ended
יקבל
yekabel
בעובדה
ba'uvda
נגמר
nigmar
האמין
he'emin
כאבי
ke'evei
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word נגמר (nigmar) in everyday conversations, especially when discussing the completion of tasks or events. For example, someone might say, 'הספר נגמר' (The book has ended) after finishing a story, or 'המסיבה נגמרה' (The party is over) to indicate the conclusion of a gathering.
Synonyms & nuances
While נגמר (nigmar) specifically refers to something that has ended, another similar word is סיים (siyem), which means 'to finish or complete'. One would use נגמר when discussing an event or state coming to a close, whereas סיים is more appropriate for tasks or processes that are finalized.
Culture
The word נגמר (nigmar) is derived from the root נ-ג-מ, which relates to finishing or ending. This root is also present in other related Hebrew words, such as נגמרו (nigmaru), meaning 'they ended'. The concept of endings is significant in Hebrew culture, often reflected in literature and folklore, where stories frequently emphasize the resolution of conflicts and the importance of closure.
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