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הגבוהות — meaning in English: The tall ones
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the high / the tall (f.pl.)
הגבוהות
hagvohot
נוכח
nokhakh
הצפוניים
hatsfoniyim
ו
u
צבאית
tsva'it
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informal
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word הגבוהות when discussing physical attributes, such as during a conversation about basketball players or while describing a group of tall individuals at an event. It's also common in informal settings, such as among friends, when they compare their heights or when referencing tall buildings during a city tour.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'ארוכים' (aruchim), meaning 'long' or 'tall' in a more generalized sense. While הגבוהות specifically refers to height, often in a more humanistic context, ארוכים might be used for inanimate objects, such as tall trees or long fabrics.
Culture
The word הגבוהות comes from the root ג-ב-ה, which means 'to be high or tall.' In Israeli culture, height can often be associated with sports, particularly basketball, where tall players are highly valued. Interestingly, the phrase has also made its way into folklore and children's stories, where characters depicted as 'the tall ones' often embody strength and wisdom.
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