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למטבח — meaning in English: To the kitchen
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to/for a kitchen
כדור
kadur
מחלקות
makhlakot
נטען
nit'an
אלמלא
ilmale
למטבח
lemitbakh
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informal
very common
Usage
Native speakers use 'למטבח' (lemitbakh) in everyday conversations, often when giving directions or inviting someone to join them in the kitchen. For example, during a family gathering, one might say, 'Come to the kitchen for dinner!' or when preparing a meal, a parent might call out to their child to head to the kitchen to help.
Synonyms & nuances
'למטבח' is specific in its directional usage, meaning 'to the kitchen.' Unlike the word 'במטבח' (bamitbakh), which means 'in the kitchen,' 'למטבח' focuses on movement towards the kitchen rather than being stationary. You'll choose 'למטבח' when you want to express the action of going somewhere, rather than describing a state of being.
Culture
'למטבח' comes from the Hebrew root related to cooking and food preparation, which underscores the cultural importance of communal meals in Israeli society. In many Israeli homes, the kitchen is seen as the heart of the home, where families gather not only to eat but to bond and share stories. This word reflects a cultural emphasis on hospitality and togetherness.
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