No. 9 in Hebrew
או
"או" means "or" in English.
In a sentence
אתה רוצה תה או קפה?
Do you want tea or coffee?
The word 'או' is used for providing a choice between two options.
או זה או זה, לא שניהם.
Either this or that, not both.
The usage here conveys an exclusive choice, emphasizing exclusion.
הוא לא ידע האם ללכת או להישאר.
He didn't know whether to go or stay.
Used here to express uncertainty or consideration of alternatives.
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