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להפליא — meaning in English: surprisingly
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incredibly / wonderfully
האשמה
ha'ashma
בשאלה
bashe'ela
להפליא
lehafli
הסמלים
hasamalim
מפלגה
miflaga
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'להפליא' in conversational settings as a way to express pleasant surprise or admiration. For instance, someone might say, 'זה להפליא איך הוא הצליח לעבור את המבחן,' which means, 'It’s surprisingly how he managed to pass the exam.' This word can also appear in storytelling when recounting remarkable events.
Synonyms & nuances
'להפליא' conveys a sense of surprising wonder, while the word 'מדהים' (madhim) also means 'amazing' but leans more towards something that is breathtaking rather than unexpectedly impressive. You would choose 'להפליא' when emphasizing the surprising aspect of an achievement or event.
Culture
'להפליא' stems from the Hebrew root 'פלא' (pala), meaning 'wonder' or 'miracle.' This word evokes a sense of amazement that transcends the ordinary, often reflecting the rich cultural emphasis on storytelling in Israeli society. It captures a sense of the unexpected, which is a cherished theme in both literature and daily conversations.
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