No. 180 in Hebrew
בכלל
"At all," "generally," or "actually," depending on context.
In a sentence
אני בכלל לא מבין מה אתה אומר.
I do not understand at all what you are saying.
In this sentence, 'בכלל' emphasizes the totality of the lack of understanding.
את אוהבת ספורט בכלל או שאינך מתעניינת?
Do you like sports at all, or are you not interested?
Here, 'בכלל' is used to query the generality of the interest in sports.
בכלל, אני חושב שזו הייתה טעות.
In general, I think it was a mistake.
The word 'בכלל' here indicates a broad perspective or overarching opinion.
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