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הולכים — meaning in English: Going
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הולכים
holchim
שלה
shelah
בלי
bli
הזו
hazot
אינני
eineni
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informal
very common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use the word הולכים (holchim) in everyday conversations, particularly when discussing plans or movements. For example, you might hear it in a sentence like 'איפה הולכים היום?' (Where are we going today?) during casual chats with friends or family.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is יוצאים (yotzim), which means 'going out'. While הולכים (holchim) emphasizes the action of going, יוצאים (yotzim) often connotes leaving a place, especially in social contexts. You would use הולכים when discussing the act of walking or going somewhere without the emphasis on leaving.
Culture
The word הולכים (holchim) is derived from the root הלך (halach), meaning 'to go' or 'to walk'. This root is deeply embedded in Hebrew culture, often associated with journeys and progress, reflecting the importance of movement in both literal and metaphorical senses. In Israel, the phrase 'בואו נלך!' (Let's go!) is a common invitation among friends and signifies spontaneity and adventure.
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