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השלימו — meaning in English: Complete
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completed / accepted / came to terms (pl.)
הברית
habrit
סבו
savo
כיהן
kihen
השלימו
hislimu
הגולם
hagolem
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers use 'השלימו' (hislimu) in various contexts, particularly when discussing tasks or projects that require finalization. For instance, a teacher might say this to students after they have completed an assignment, or a manager might use it during a meeting when referring to a project that is now finished.
Synonyms & nuances
'השלימו' is often used in contexts of completing tasks, while another word, 'גמרו' (gamru), can also mean 'finished' but lacks the nuance of finality or perfection. Use 'השלימו' when you want to emphasize that something has been thoroughly completed and is now ready.
Culture
'השלימו' comes from the root word 'שלם' (shalem), which means 'whole' or 'complete.' This concept of completeness is deeply ingrained in Hebrew culture, often symbolizing not just the physical completion of tasks but also the idea of perfection and fulfillment in life. In historical texts, the notion of completeness has been associated with spiritual and ethical wholeness.
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