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המכילות — meaning in English: Containing
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that contain (f.pl.)
המכילות
hamekhilot
ייעודו
ye'udo
אדונו
adono
לשאלה
lashe'ela
שעלול
she'alul
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers commonly use 'המכילות' in contexts involving descriptions of objects, containers, or concepts that encompass or hold other items, such as in cooking or packaging. For example, one might refer to a container's capacity by saying, 'The jars that are המכילות the spices are on the shelf.'
Synonyms & nuances
'המכילות' is similar to 'מאחסן' (ma'hasen), which means 'to store.' However, while 'מאחסן' focuses more on the act of storing, 'המכילות' emphasizes the aspect of containing. You would choose 'המכילות' when you want to stress what is being held within something.
Culture
'המכילות' comes from the Hebrew root 'כלל' which means 'to include' or 'to encompass.' This word not only serves a practical purpose in everyday language but also reflects the Hebrew language's emphasis on inclusion and community, highlighting the cultural value placed on bringing people and ideas together.
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