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הזמן — meaning in English: the time
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the time
לדעת
lada'at
הזמן
hazman
שלו
shelo
רציני
retsini
לפעמים
Lefamim
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neutral
very common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers commonly use the word 'הזמן' (hazman) in both casual conversations and formal settings. For example, you might hear it when discussing plans for a meeting ('מה הזמן של הפגישה?') or while making casual small talk about daily routines ('אין לי זמן היום').
Synonyms & nuances
While 'הזמן' (hazman) means 'the time,' you might also encounter 'זמן' (zman) in a more general context, meaning 'time' without the definite article. The difference is subtle, but 'הזמן' is used when referring to a specific time or moment, while 'זמן' can refer to time in a broader sense.
Culture
'הזמן' has deep roots in Hebrew, stemming from the biblical era when time was often measured by natural phenomena such as day and night. Interestingly, time plays a significant role in Jewish culture, particularly regarding religious observances and festivals, where specific times are crucial for rituals and traditions.
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