No. 221 in Hebrew
בשוק
"In the market" or "shocked," depending on context.
In a sentence
אני נמצא בשוק כי לא ציפיתי לראות אותך כאן.
I am in shock because I didn't expect to see you here.
Here, 'בשוק' means 'in shock', indicating a state of surprise or astonishment.
אני הולך לשוק כדי לקנות פירות וירקות.
I am going to the market to buy fruits and vegetables.
In this sentence, 'בשוק' is metaphorically adjusted to 'in the market', referring to a physical place where goods are bought.
האוויר בשוק מלא בריחות של מאכלים טריים.
The air in the market is full of the smells of fresh foods.
Here, 'בשוק' again refers to a physical market, where sensory experiences are described.
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