No. 786 in Hebrew
בטענה
"בטענה" means "with a claim" or "arguing."
In a sentence
הוא פנה לבית המשפט בטענה שהזכויות שלו הופרו.
He approached the court claiming that his rights were violated.
In this sentence, 'בטענה' is used to indicate the reason or claim he made during his legal pursuit.
המרצה התחיל את השיעור בטענה שהנושא הוא חשוב ללימודינו.
The lecturer began the lesson stating that the topic is important for our studies.
Here, 'בטענה' introduces the assertion made by the lecturer to emphasize the significance of the topic.
היא עזבה את החדר בטענה שהיא מרגישה עייפה מדי.
She left the room claiming that she felt too tired.
In this context, 'בטענה' explains the reason she provided for her action to leave.
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