No. 787 in Hebrew
ביקש
"ביקש" means "requested" or "asked for."
In a sentence
הילד ביקש עזרה מהמורה.
The child asked for help from the teacher.
In this sentence, 'ביקש' (asked) is used as the past tense of the verb 'to ask' or 'to request,' referring to a straightforward solicitation for assistance.
הוא ביקש לקחת חלק בפרויקט.
He requested to take part in the project.
Here, 'ביקש' represents a formal request or an expression of desire to participate in the project, indicating initiative.
ביקשתי ממנה להגיע בשעה מוקדמת יותר.
I asked her to arrive earlier.
In this context, 'ביקש' is used by the speaker to denote a polite request made to another individual regarding a specific action or behavior.
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