No. 642 in Hebrew
כדאי
Worthwhile; advisable.
In a sentence
כדאי לקרוא את הספר הזה כי הוא מאוד מעניין.
It's worth reading this book because it's very interesting.
The word 'כדאי' in this sentence is used to suggest or recommend an action, implying a positive value or benefit in doing so.
האם כדאי לי להגיע מוקדם לפגישה?
Should I arrive early to the meeting?
'כדאי' here expresses a query about the advisability of an action, seeking an evaluation of whether it is beneficial or appropriate.
לא כדאי לך להיכנס למים כי הם קרים מדי.
You shouldn't go into the water because it's too cold.
In this instance, 'כדאי' is used negatively, advising against an action due to a foreseeable inconvenience or undesirable outcome.
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