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שקע — meaning in English: socket
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socket / depression / recess / lacuna
אלים
elim
לחורף
lekhoref
לבית
leveit
שקע
sheka
מדינית
medinit
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word שקע (sheka) in everyday conversations when discussing electrical installations or when setting up electronic devices. For example, you might hear it in a home improvement store while asking for a power socket or when an electrician is explaining the placement of sockets in a new house.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is שקוע (shaku'a), which also means 'embedded' or 'sunken.' While שקע (sheka) specifically refers to a socket, שקוע can describe something that is physically lowered or set into another surface, making it useful in a broader range of contexts.
Culture
The word שקע (sheka) is derived from the root ש-ק-ע, which relates to sinking or embedding, reflecting the way a socket is built into a wall. Interestingly, in modern Israeli culture, discussions about electrical safety often include this term, especially as more homes go digital with smart devices that require various types of sockets.
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