No. 359 in Hebrew
כלומר
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אני אוהב את כל סוגי הפירות, כלומר תפוחים, בננות ותפוזים.
I love all kinds of fruits, namely apples, bananas, and oranges.
The word 'כלומר' is used here to clarify and provide specific examples for 'all kinds of fruits'.
הבית הזה מאוד ישן, כלומר, הוא נבנה במאה ה-19.
This house is very old, meaning it was built in the 19th century.
In this sentence, 'כלומר' is used to explain the context of 'very old' by providing further information.
מחר יש לי יום חופשי מהעבודה, כלומר אני אוכל לנוח ולקרוא ספר.
Tomorrow I have a day off work, which means I can rest and read a book.
Here, 'כלומר' connects the statement about having a day off with the implied opportunities it allows, making the statement more descriptive.
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