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נכשלו — meaning in English: Failed
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failed (pl.)
נכשלו
nikhshelu
בתקופות
betkufot
לרשת
lareshet
שאליו
she'elav
הקומוניזם
hakomunizm
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use the word נכשלו (nikhshelu) in various contexts, particularly when discussing failures in academic settings or professional environments. For example, a teacher might say, 'הסטודנטים נכשלו במבחן' (The students failed the exam), or a manager might reflect on a project outcome, stating, 'הפרויקט נכשל' (The project failed).
Synonyms & nuances
Synonyms like 'לא הצליחו' (lo hitslikhu, they did not succeed) capture similar meanings but may lack the weight of 'נכשלו,' which directly points to a failure. You would use 'נכשלו' when you want to specifically emphasize that an attempt resulted in a clear failure rather than just a lack of success.
Culture
The word נכשלו comes from the root word נכשל (nikhshel), which implies falling or stumbling. In Israeli culture, failure is often viewed as a stepping stone to success, leading to a common saying, 'נכשלת? זה בסדר' (You failed? That’s okay), emphasizing resilience and the importance of learning from mistakes.
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