No. 23 in Hebrew
שלא
"That not" or "which not."
In a sentence
אני רוצה שלא תאחר לפגישה.
I want that you do not be late to the meeting.
In this sentence, 'שלא' is used as a conjunction introducing a negative expectation or wish, followed by an action that someone else should take.
הוא אמר שלא יבוא היום.
He said that he will not come today.
Here, 'שלא' introduces a negative reported speech or thought, indicating what was said will not occur.
נא לוודא שלא נשאר אוכל על השולחן.
Please ensure that no food is left on the table.
In this sentence, 'שלא' introduces a negative directive or instruction, referring to the condition that should be met.
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