No. 759 in Hebrew
מסוימים
"Specific" or "certain."
In a sentence
ישנם זמנים מסוימים שבהם אני אוהב לצאת לטיול.
There are certain times when I like to go for a walk.
Here, 'מסוימים' specifies particular times being referred to in the statement.
ספרים מסוימים מאת מחבר זה הם מעניינים במיוחד.
Certain books by this author are particularly interesting.
In this instance, 'מסוימים' is used to distinguish specific books from the general collection.
בחלקים מסוימים של העיר יש אמנות רחוב מדהימה.
In certain parts of the city, there is amazing street art.
'מסוימים' is utilized here to single out specific areas within the city being described.
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