No. 280 in Hebrew
חוק
Law, statute, or decree.
In a sentence
החוק במדינה מחייב ללבוש קסדה בזמן רכיבה על אופניים.
The law in the country mandates wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle.
In this sentence, "חוק" refers to a regulation or rule established by a governing authority that people are supposed to follow.
לתלמידים החדשים הסבירו את חוקי בית הספר בשבוע הראשון.
The new students were explained the school rules in the first week.
In this sentence, "חוק" refers to rules or guidelines that regulate behavior within an institution, such as a school.
יש חוקי טבע שאי אפשר להתנגד להם, כמו כוח הכבידה.
There are natural laws that cannot be opposed, such as gravity.
In this sentence, "חוק" is used to describe a principle or regularity observed in nature.
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