No. 2,126 in Russian
цахал
The word "цахал" is not Russian; in Hebrew (צַהַ"ל, Tzahal), it refers to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
In a sentence
Цахаль — сокращение от Цва ха-Ганах Ле-Исраэль.
The term 'Tsahal' is an abbreviation for 'Tzva haHagana leIsrael'.
In this sentence, 'Цахаль' specifically refers to the Israel Defense Forces through its abbreviated term.
Все израильские граждане обязаны пройти службу в Цахале.
All Israeli citizens are required to serve in Tsahal.
Here, 'Цахал' is used as a proper noun, specifically denoting the Israel Defense Forces.
Мой брат сейчас работает в Цахале на административной должности.
My brother currently works in Tsahal in an administrative position.
In this sentence, 'Цахал' is referred to as the organization or military force where the brother is employed.
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