No. 987 in Hebrew
חיי
The Hebrew word "חיי" means "my life."
In a sentence
חיי היו מלאים באירועים מעניינים בשנים האחרונות.
My life has been full of interesting events in recent years.
Here, 'חיי' refers to the speaker's own life in terms of personal experiences.
אמא שלי תמיד דאגה לחיי.
My mother always cared for my life.
In this context, 'חיי' signifies the speaker's life that is cherished and protected by their mother.
הספר הזה שינה את חיי לנצח.
This book changed my life forever.
Here, 'חיי' illustrates the transformation or impact experienced directly by the speaker in their life.
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