No. 645 in Hebrew
לידי
The Hebrew word "לידי" means "to my hands" or "into my hands," and is often used idiomatically to indicate causing or bringing about something.
In a sentence
הספר שמונח לידי מאוד מעניין.
The book placed next to me is very interesting.
In this sentence, 'לידי' means 'next to me', indicating physical proximity.
בזכות ההסבר שלך זכיתי לידי הבנה מעמיקה יותר.
Thanks to your explanation, I achieved a deeper understanding.
Here, 'לידי' is part of the expression 'זכיתי לידי', meaning 'achieved (to reach)'. This usage is less common and somewhat formal.
כאשר אני קורא בקול, אני יושב לידי התלמידים.
When I read aloud, I sit next to the students.
In this sentence, 'לידי' again means 'next to me', showing physical proximity, this time with the implication of accompanying someone.
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