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נכשלה — meaning in English: Failed

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Guess the translation for failed (f.s.)
הפסל
hapasal
נכשלה
nikhshela
חנה
khana
הבית
habayit
חקלאות
khakla'ut
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neutral common
Usage
The word נכשלה (nikhshela) is commonly used in academic or professional settings when discussing failures in projects or exams. For example, a student might say, 'נכשלה במבחן' (nikhshela bimivhan) which translates to 'I failed the exam.' It can also be used informally among friends when sharing personal setbacks or humorous anecdotes about mishaps in everyday life.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is כשל (keshel), which also means 'failure', but it is more often used in formal contexts, such as technical failures. If you want to describe a personal failure or something with emotional weight, נכשלה (nikhshela) is more fitting.
Culture
The root of נכשלה (nikhshela) is related to the Hebrew word for 'stumble' or 'trip', emphasizing the idea of not just failing, but also the physical act of falling short. In Israeli culture, discussing failure openly can be a part of personal growth, reflecting a mindset that views setbacks as opportunities for learning rather than just negative experiences.
FAQ
Q.What does נכשלה mean in English?
נכשלה (nikhshela) translates to 'failed' in English. It is used to describe situations where something did not succeed, often relating to tests, projects, or personal endeavors.
Q.How do you use נכשלה in a sentence?
You can use נכשלה in sentences like 'החברה נכשלה בפרויקט' (hachaverah nikhshela baproject), meaning 'the company failed in the project.'
Q.Are there common mistakes when using נכשלה?
A common mistake is using the wrong verb form; ensure you conjugate it according to the subject. For instance, if referring to a male subject, you would use נכשל (nikhshel) instead.
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