No. 161 in Hebrew
דווקא
"Precisely," "actually," or "contrarily" (used to express emphasis or an unexpected contrast).
In a sentence
אני דווקא אוהב את הקפה הפשוט הזה.
I actually like this simple coffee.
In this sentence, 'דווקא' ('actually') is used to indicate an unexpected preference or choice in contrast to a general expectation.
דווקא עכשיו ירדו גשמים חזקים.
Strong rains fell precisely now.
Here, 'דווקא' ('precisely') emphasizes the unexpected timing of the event, enhancing the situation's specificity.
הוא דווקא סיים את הפרויקט מוקדם יותר מכולם.
He surprisingly finished the project earlier than everyone.
In this usage, 'דווקא' ('surprisingly') conveys the unexpectedness of the subject's achievement or behavior.
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