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מתנגד — meaning in English: opposed
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נתונים
netunim
ביצירת
biytsirat
והכל
vehakol
ובזה
uvaze
מתנגד
mitnaged
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'מתנגד' (mitnaged) in discussions about politics, social issues, or personal beliefs. For instance, one might say, 'אני מתנגד לרעיון הזה' (I oppose this idea) during a debate or when expressing dissent in a meeting.
Synonyms & nuances
'מתנגד' is closely related to 'נגד' (negad), which means 'against,' but 'מתנגד' implies a more active stance of opposition. While 'נגד' can simply indicate being opposite to something, 'מתנגד' often denotes a personal choice or a moral stance taken against a particular idea or action.
Culture
The word 'מתנגד' comes from the root 'נגד,' meaning 'against' or 'opposed.' In Israeli culture, being a mitnaged can carry significant weight, especially in discussions about controversial topics where expressing opposition is seen as a sign of engagement and critical thinking. Interestingly, historical figures like the biblical prophet Jeremiah were often described as mitnaged to prevailing norms of their time for their outspoken beliefs.
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