No. 741 in Hebrew
חיילים
Soldiers.
In a sentence
החיילים המשרתים בצבא מגינים על המדינה.
The soldiers serving in the army protect the country.
Here, 'חיילים' refers to soldiers as individuals who fulfill the role of defenders within a military force.
במוזיאון המלחמה תוכל לראות תערוכה על חייו של החייל הממוצע.
At the War Museum, you can view an exhibition on the life of the average soldier.
In this sentence, the singular form 'חייל' is used to discuss the individual experience of a soldier as a representative entity.
חיילים יכולים להתמודד עם תנאי מזג אוויר קשים ופעילות פיזית מאומצת.
Soldiers can cope with harsh weather conditions and strenuous physical activities.
Here, 'חיילים' refers generally to the collective ability of soldiers as a group or class of individuals.
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