No. 601 in Hebrew
לשלם
To pay.
In a sentence
אני צריך לשלם עבור הארוחה.
I need to pay for the meal.
Here, 'לשלם' is used in its primary meaning, which is 'to pay' for something, typically involving monetary exchange.
הוא רוצה לשלם על טעויותיו.
He wants to atone for his mistakes.
In this sentence, 'לשלם' metaphorically means 'to atone' or 'to make amends,' showing a figurative application.
היא נאלצה לשלם מחיר יקר עבור הצלחתה.
She had to pay a high price for her success.
This usage of 'לשלם' is metaphorical, indicating bearing a cost or consequence in a non-financial context.
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