No. 845 in Hebrew
עסק
Business, deal, or occupation.
In a sentence
העסק עלה על דרך המלך אחרי שינויים בניהול.
The business got on the right track after management changes.
Here, 'עסק' is used to refer to a company or business entity.
אל תתערב, זה לא העסק שלך.
Don't interfere, this isn't your business.
In this sentence, 'עסק' is used metaphorically to mean 'concern' or 'affair' that should not involve someone.
אני מתכנן לפתוח עסק עצמאי בקרוב.
I plan to open an independent business soon.
Here, 'עסק' refers to an entrepreneurial venture or enterprise.
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