No. 817 in Hebrew
זכות
"Zkhut" (זכות) means "right," "privilege," or "merit."
In a sentence
יש לכל אחד זכות לקבל חינוך.
Everyone has the right to receive an education.
Here, 'זכות' (right/privilege) refers to an entitlement or a fundamental privilege that individuals possess.
אני מרגיש שזה כבוד וזכות להיות פה היום.
I feel that it is an honor and a privilege to be here today.
In this context, 'זכות' (privilege) conveys a sense of honor or a special opportunity granted to someone.
על מנת לזכות בפרס, יש לעמוד בכללים.
To win the prize, one must meet the rules.
Here, the root word 'זכות' derives into 'לזכות' (to win), indicating achieving a reward or acknowledgment through merit or compliance with conditions.
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