No. 328 in Hebrew
בעל
Owner; husband.
In a sentence
יש לו בעל חיים בבית.
He has a pet at home.
בעל is used to signify ownership of something, here referring to a 'pet' or 'domestic animal'.
הוא בעל כישרון מיוחד במוזיקה.
He has a special talent in music.
בעל indicates possession of a characteristic or feature, in this case, a talent.
הם מתחתנים, והוא יהיה בעלה.
They are getting married, and he will be her husband.
בעל is used to mean 'husband,' reflecting a relational title in this context.
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