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לפרק — meaning in English: dismantle
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to dismantle
שולחן
shulkhan
לפרק
lefarek
במגדל
bemigdal
עשוי
asui
דגים
dagim
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use 'לפרק' (lefarek) in the context of taking apart machinery or furniture, particularly when discussing repairs or renovations. For instance, someone might say, 'אני צריך לפרק את השולחן כדי לתקן אותו' (I need to dismantle the table to fix it) when preparing for a DIY project at home.
Synonyms & nuances
'לפרק' is closely related to 'להסיר' (lehasir), which means 'to remove.' While 'להסיר' is more general and can refer to taking something away, 'לפרק' implies a more detailed process of taking something apart, often with the intention to reassemble or repair.
Culture
'לפרק' has roots in the Hebrew word 'פרק' (parak), which means 'to break' or 'to part.' This word plays a significant role in various Israeli contexts, from construction to automotive discussions. Interestingly, in the realm of technology, 'לפרק' has evolved to include software, where it can mean dismantling code or systems, reflecting the modern intersection of language and technology.
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