No. 678 in Hebrew
הערים
"Cities" or "tricks," depending on context.
In a sentence
הערים בארץ ישראל מגוונות מאוד.
The cities in Israel are very diverse.
In this sentence 'הערים' is a plural form meaning 'the cities', referring to multiple urban locations.
בהיסטוריה, הערים הקדומות השתמשו בהגנות חזקות.
In history, the ancient cities used strong defenses.
Here, 'הערים' again refers to 'the cities', emphasizing their historical and communal importance.
הוא הערים עלינו בשאלותיו החכמות.
He outsmarted us with his clever questions.
In this sentence, 'הערים' is a verb meaning 'outsmarted', showcasing a different context as an action rather than as a noun.
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