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    The 100 most frequent words in the Talmud — meaning, dictionary entry and source

    The skeleton of Talmudic argument is built from a small set of recurring words. Here they are gathered in one place, ranked by frequency: each word with a short definition, its job in the argument, a link to its full dictionary entry — and, where a citation is stored, a direct link to that daf in our own reader. The decoding method itself is explained on the parallel page, the Talmud dictionary guide.

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    The list, by frequency

    1. 1.What does Mib'aya mean? It is asked; clarification is needed — opens an inquiry

      Mib'aya (מבעיא) means It is asked; clarification is needed. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. Most often used to initiate a discussion: 'מבעיא ליה... מהו...?' (mibai'a lei... mahu...?…

      Full entry: Mib'aya

    2. 2.What does itay mean? there is, he has — a verb of the sugya

      itay (איתי) means there is, he has. It is a verb of the sugya. Used to construct existence or possession.

      Full entry: itay

    3. 3.Ein (אין) — yes, true: a signposting particle

      Ein (אין) means yes, true. It is a signposting particle. Used for affirmation or agreement to things previously stated.

      Full entry: Ein

    4. 4.What does Matzinu mean? We found — brings a proof

      Matzinu (מצינו) means We found. On the daf it is the term that brings a proof. Indicates a source or proof found elsewhere.

      Full entry: Matzinu

    5. 5.Ba'i: He asked, wanted, requested, opens an inquiry

      Ba'i (בעי) means He asked, wanted, requested. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. Used to present a question or request from a Sage.

      Full entry: Ba'i

    6. 6.Dami (דמי) — Similar; compares: a verb of the sugya

      Dami (דמי) means Similar; compares. It is a verb of the sugya. Most often used to compare different cases or laws.

      Full entry: Dami

    7. 7.What does Ati mean? He comes, he will come — a verb of the sugya

      Ati (אתי) means He comes, he will come. It is a verb of the sugya. Present/future tense form of the verb 'to come'.

      Full entry: Ati

    8. 8.What does atya mean? comes, will come (feminine) — a verb of the sugya

      atya (אתיא) means comes, will come (feminine). It is a verb of the sugya. Present/future tense form of 'comes' for feminine.

      Full entry: atya

    9. 9.What does mai lav mean? Is it not? Meaning, certainly yes — opens an inquiry

      mai lav (מַאי לָאו) means Is it not? Meaning, certainly yes. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. A rhetorical question implying a clear conclusion. The Aramaic phrase is מַאי לָאו (mai…

      Full entry: mai lav

    10. 10.What does Ka Amar mean? He says, is saying — a phrase of the argument

      Ka Amar (קא אמר) means He says, is saying. It is a phrase of the argument. A common expression indicating speech in the present tense or an ongoing act of speaking, often translated as 'he says' or…

      Full entry: Ka Amar

    11. 11.b'a (בְּעָא) — Asked, wanted, requested: opens an inquiry

      b'a (בְּעָא) means Asked, wanted, requested. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. Often used to introduce a question or doubt.

      Full entry: b'a

    12. 12.What does Leit lan bah mean? we have no concern with this — a phrase of the argument

      Leit lan bah (לית לן בה) means we have no concern with this. It is a phrase of the argument. An expression for rejecting a topic or claim as irrelevant.

      Full entry: Leit lan bah

    13. 13.metzi: he found, he was able, a verb of the sugya

      metzi (מצי) means he found, he was able. It is a verb of the sugya. Most often appears with the meaning of ability, as in 'לא מצי למעבד' (lo matzi leme'evad - cannot do).

      Full entry: metzi

    14. 14.akhil (אכיל) — he ate: a verb of the sugya

      akhil (אכיל) means he ate. It is a verb of the sugya. Used to describe eating, similar to the Hebrew 'אכל' (akhal).

      Full entry: akhil

    15. 15.What does u'mai kasavar mean? And what does he hold? (A question of principle) — opens an inquiry

      u'mai kasavar (וּמַאי קָסָבַר) means And what does he hold? (A question of principle). On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. A question whose purpose is to clarify the principle or…

      Full entry: u'mai kasavar

    16. 16.Shma'at: You (masc. sing.) heard, a verb of the sugya

      Shma'at (שמעת) means You (masc. sing.) heard. It is a verb of the sugya. Past tense, second person singular form of the verb 'to hear'.

      Full entry: Shma'at

    17. 17.Ashkach: He found, a verb of the sugya

      Ashkach (אשכח) means He found. It is a verb of the sugya. Aramaic form for the verb 'found'.

      Full entry: Ashkach

    18. 18.l'mai nafka minah: To what does it lead? What is the practical implication?, opens an inquiry

      l'mai nafka minah (לְמַאי נַפְקָא מִינָהּ) means To what does it lead? What is the practical implication?. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. A question that ascertains the halakhic…

      Full entry: l'mai nafka minah

    19. 19.Avid: He does, he makes, a verb of the sugya

      Avid (עביד) means He does, he makes. It is a verb of the sugya. Present tense form of the verb 'to do' or 'to make'.

      Full entry: Avid

    20. 20.Yehei (יהא) — He will be, it will be: a verb of the sugya

      Yehei (יהא) means He will be, it will be. It is a verb of the sugya. Future form of the verb 'to be'.

      Full entry: Yehei

    21. 21.What does havi mean? was, happened, became — a verb of the sugya

      havi (הוי) means was, happened, became. It is a verb of the sugya. A basic verb with many meanings depending on the context.

      Full entry: havi

    22. 22.ka'i: stands, is about to happen, refers to, a verb of the sugya

      ka'i (קאי) means stands, is about to happen, refers to. It is a verb of the sugya. Expresses standing, existence, or reference, sometimes also meaning 'it is referring to...'.

      Full entry: ka'i

    23. 23.shani: different, changed, a verb of the sugya

      shani (שני) means different, changed. It is a verb of the sugya. Used to distinguish between different cases or situations.

      Full entry: shani

    24. 24.What does alma mean? world, the world — a noun of the Gemara

      alma (עלמא) means world, the world. It is a noun of the Gemara. Many meanings in various contexts, such as 'בעלמא' (be'alma - simply, generally).

      Full entry: alma

    25. 25.it: there is, there are, exists, a signposting particle

      it (אית) means there is, there are, exists. It is a signposting particle. Corresponds to the Hebrew 'יש' (yesh - there is). Sometimes appears in the form 'איתא' (ita - there is for her).

      Full entry: it

    26. 26.leit (לית) — there is not, there are not, does not exist: a signposting particle

      leit (לית) means there is not, there are not, does not exist. It is a signposting particle. The negation of 'אית' (it). A combination of 'לא' (la - no) and 'אית' (it).

      Full entry: leit

    27. 27.What does yachol mean? can, is able — a verb of the sugya

      yachol (יכול) means can, is able. It is a verb of the sugya. Sometimes also appears in the form 'לא יכול' (lo yakhol - cannot) with the meaning 'it is impossible'.

      Full entry: yachol

    28. 28.What does Mi savarta mean? Do you hold (that...)? — sets a contradiction

      Mi savarta (מי סברת) means Do you hold (that...)?. On the daf it is the term that sets a contradiction. Presents a mistaken assumption of the other party, as a prelude to refuting it. The Aramaic…

      Full entry: Mi savarta

    29. 29.meimar: to say (infinitive), a verb of the sugya

      meimar (מימר) means to say (infinitive). It is a verb of the sugya. Infinitive form of the verb 'אמר' (amar - to say). Frequently appears in the phrase 'הכי מימר' (hakhi meimar - thus to say).

      Full entry: meimar

    30. 30.ka'amar: says, is now saying, a verb of the sugya

      ka'amar (קאמר) means says, is now saying. It is a verb of the sugya. The prefix 'קא' (ka) indicates the present tense or a continuous action. Very common for citing the words of Amoraim.

      Full entry: ka'amar

    31. 31.What does b'inan mean? we need, we ask — opens an inquiry

      b'inan (בעינן) means we need, we ask. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. The plural form of 'בעי' (ba'i), frequently used in questions and discussions in the Gemara.

      Full entry: b'inan

    32. 32.What does Ve'ka salqa da'atakh amina mean? And it might have occurred to you to say — sets a contradiction

      Ve'ka salqa da'atakh amina (וקא סלקא דעתך אמינא) means And it might have occurred to you to say. On the daf it is the term that sets a contradiction. Presents a mistaken consideration (havah amina)…

      Full entry: Ve'ka salqa da'atakh amina

    33. 33.hadar (הדר) — returned, recanted: a verb of the sugya

      hadar (הדר) means returned, recanted. It is a verb of the sugya. Most often refers to returning to a place or retracting a previous opinion.

      Full entry: hadar

    34. 34.Umai shana (ומאי שנא) — And what is different (about this case from another)? What is the difference?: raises a difficulty

      Umai shana (ומאי שנא) means And what is different (about this case from another)? What is the difference?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. A query (kushya) based on comparing two…

      Full entry: Umai shana

    35. 35.What does Leitnei mean? Let it teach (to suggest learning a Mishna or Baraita in a certain way) — closes a resolution

      Leitnei (ליתני) means Let it teach (to suggest learning a Mishna or Baraita in a certain way). On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. Used in proposals to change the wording or method…

      Full entry: Leitnei

    36. 36.What does mata mean? reached, arrived at — a verb of the sugya

      mata (מטא) means reached, arrived at. It is a verb of the sugya. Describes arriving at a place or a point in time.

      Full entry: mata

    37. 37.mana (מנא) — from where, from what: opens an inquiry

      mana (מנא) means from where, from what. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. A common interrogative word regarding a source or proof.

      Full entry: mana

    38. 38.Ka Miba'ya Lei: He asks, it is difficult for him, he wonders, a phrase of the argument

      Ka Miba'ya Lei (קא מיבעיא ליה) means He asks, it is difficult for him, he wonders. It is a phrase of the argument. A common phrase indicating a question or difficulty that arises for a Tanna or Amora.

      Full entry: Ka Miba'ya Lei

    39. 39.ve'ela: And rather; and indeed; and on the contrary, a connective of the argument

      ve'ela (ואלא) means And rather; and indeed; and on the contrary. It is a connective of the argument. A combination of the conjunction 'ו' (ve, 'and') and 'אלא' (ela, 'rather'), used to continue a…

      Full entry: ve'ela

    40. 40.Lo tzricha (לא צריכא) — It was not necessary (except in a specific case): closes a resolution

      Lo tzricha (לא צריכא) means It was not necessary (except in a specific case). On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. Used to resolve a difficulty by arguing that the case in question…

      Full entry: Lo tzricha

    41. 41.Iba'ei lahu: It was asked of them, opens an inquiry

      Iba'ei lahu (איבעיא להו) means It was asked of them. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. An introduction to a question posed before a group of Sages that was not necessarily resolved.

      Full entry: Iba'ei lahu

    42. 42.Ketav: wrote, a verb of the sugya

      Ketav (כתב) means wrote. It is a verb of the sugya. A basic verb related to the act of writing (כתב, `katav`), appearing in contexts of documents, halakhic books, and more.

      Full entry: Ketav

    43. 43.What does salak mean? removed, brought up, took off, uprooted — a verb of the sugya

      salak (סלק) means removed, brought up, took off, uprooted. It is a verb of the sugya. A wide range of uses, from 'raised' to 'removed'.

      Full entry: salak

    44. 44.yahav: gave, a verb of the sugya

      yahav (יהב) means gave. It is a verb of the sugya. A particularly important verb in monetary law and laws of gifts.

      Full entry: yahav

    45. 45.Kulei Alma (כולי עלמא) — The whole world, everyone, the entire general rule: a phrase of the argument

      Kulei Alma (כולי עלמא) means The whole world, everyone, the entire general rule. It is a phrase of the argument. A common phrase indicating sweeping agreement or referring to all opinions/cases.

      Full entry: Kulei Alma

    46. 46.Mai shana (מאי שנא) — What is the difference?: raises a difficulty

      Mai shana (מאי שנא) means What is the difference?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. A question expressing difficulty from a comparison between two cases or laws.

      Full entry: Mai shana

    47. 47.zil: Go! (imperative), a verb of the sugya

      zil (זיל) means Go! (imperative). It is a verb of the sugya. The imperative form of the verb 'אזל' (azal).

      Full entry: zil

    48. 48.Mahu deteyma (מהו דתימא) — What is it that you would say?: raises a difficulty

      Mahu deteyma (מהו דתימא) means What is it that you would say?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An introduction to a difficulty or a mistaken assumption that the Gemara seeks to…

      Full entry: Mahu deteyma

    49. 49.avad: did, made, acted, a verb of the sugya

      avad (עבד) means did, made, acted. It is a verb of the sugya. Corresponds to the Hebrew 'עשה' (asah - did), used to describe actions.

      Full entry: avad

    50. 50.aidi (איידי) — since, because: a connective of the argument

      aidi (איידי) means since, because. It is a connective of the argument. A common conjunction used to explain causality or the connection between things.

      Full entry: aidi

    51. 51....hatam... hakha... / hakha... hatam...: here... and there, closes a resolution

      ...hatam... hakha... / hakha... hatam... (...הָתָם... הָכָא... / הָכָא... הָתָם...) means here... and there. On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. Expressions that generally come as an…

      Full entry: ...hatam... hakha... / hakha... hatam...

    52. 52.Ibay'a lehu (אִבַּעְיָא לְהוּ) — it was asked of them: opens an inquiry

      Ibay'a lehu (אִבַּעְיָא לְהוּ) means it was asked of them. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. An opening for a question (שְׁאֵלָה) asked of many Sages in the Beit Midrash (study hall)…

      Full entry: Ibay'a lehu

    53. 53.What does agabba mean? incidentally, by the way, en passant — an adverb of the daf

      agabba (אַגַּבָּא) means incidentally, by the way, en passant. It is an adverb of the daf. A very useful word to denote incidental remarks or secondary explanations, which is heard less in everyday…

      Full entry: agabba

    54. 54.Ad-tanei seifa...?: regarding what is taught in the latter part...?, opens an inquiry

      Ad-tanei seifa...? (אַדְתָנֵי סֵיפָא...?) means regarding what is taught in the latter part...?. On the daf it is the term that opens an inquiry. A preface to a question that will be asked regarding…

      Full entry: Ad-tanei seifa...?

    55. 55.What does okimta mean? establishment — a phrase of the argument

      okimta (אוֹקִימְתָּא) means establishment. It is a phrase of the argument. A statement by a Sage (explanation, clarification, interpretation) regarding a Tannaitic source, which establishes it in a…

      Full entry: okimta

    56. 56.ʾazal: he went, a verb of the sugya

      ʾazal (אָזַל) means he went. It is a verb of the sugya. A basic verb of motion. Often appears in stories. The present tense form is 'אזיל' (azil). 'אזיל וגמר' (azil v'gamar) - goes and learns.

      Full entry: ʾazal

    57. 57.What does i mean? if — a signposting particle

      i (אִי) means if. It is a signposting particle. Used primarily in conditional sentences. One must distinguish between this 'אי' and 'אי' in the meaning of 'no' or 'not' (for example, 'אי אפשר'…

      Full entry: i

    58. 58.I amart...? (אִי אֲמַרְתְּ ...?) — If you say...?: raises a difficulty

      I amart...? (אִי אֲמַרְתְּ ...?) means If you say...?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An opening for a difficulty (קַשְׁיָא), meaning: if you say as the sage holds, a question…

      Full entry: I amart...?

    59. 59.I be...? (אִי ב...?) — If with / in...?: raises a difficulty

      I be...? (אִי ב...?) means If with / in...?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An opening for a difficulty (קַשְׁיָא), meaning: if we say we are dealing with a specific matter, a…

      Full entry: I be...?

    60. 60.I Ba'it Eima: If you wish, say (an additional, alternative explanation, or another answer to the difficulty), closes a resolution

      I Ba'it Eima (אי בעית אימא) means If you wish, say (an additional, alternative explanation, or another answer to the difficulty). On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. Serves to…

      Full entry: I Ba'it Eima

    61. 61.i hakhi (אִי הָכִי) — If so: a phrase of the argument

      i hakhi (אִי הָכִי) means If so. It is a phrase of the argument. A common opening for a difficulty (kushya) based on a previous conclusion. The Gemara shows that if the conclusion is accepted, a…

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      Full entry: i hakhi

    62. 62.What does i hachi...? mean? if so...? — raises a difficulty

      i hachi...? (אִי הָכִי...?) means if so...?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An opening for a difficulty (קֻשְׁיָא - kushya) on an answer or explanation previously stated in the…

      Full entry: i hachi...?

    63. 63.i salka da'atakh...? - i s"d...? (אִי סָלְקָא דַעְתָּךְ...? - אִי ס"ד...?) — if it should enter your mind to say...?: raises a difficulty

      i salka da'atakh...? - i s"d...? (אִי סָלְקָא דַעְתָּךְ...? - אִי ס"ד...?) means if it should enter your mind to say...?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An opening for a…

      Full entry: i salka da'atakh...? - i s"d...?

    64. 64.What does i-ba'eit eima mean? if you wish, say — brings a proof

      i-ba'eit eima (אִיבָּעֵית אֵימָא) means if you wish, say. On the daf it is the term that brings a proof. An opening for an additional resolution. It also appears in the Gemara in this form: `אי…

      Full entry: i-ba'eit eima

    65. 65.What does ihu mean? he, it — a pronoun of Talmudic Aramaic

      ihu (אִיהוּ) means he, it. It is a pronoun of Talmudic Aramaic. The basic third-person singular pronoun. It also serves as the copula ('הוא'), meaning 'this is' or 'he is'.

      Full entry: ihu

    66. 66.ihi: she, it, a pronoun of Talmudic Aramaic

      ihi (אִיהִי) means she, it. It is a pronoun of Talmudic Aramaic. The feminine equivalent of 'איהו' (ihu). An essential pronoun for discussions concerning women, such as family law and torts.

      Full entry: ihi

    67. 67.Ayyedei de...: since, brings a proof

      Ayyedei de... (אַיְידֵי ד...) means since. On the daf it is the term that brings a proof. Its meaning is: since you are teaching this matter. For example: if in the Seifa (latter part of a source)…

      Full entry: Ayyedei de...

    68. 68.ika de'amrei: there are those who say, reports a statement

      ika de'amrei (אִיכָּא דְאָמְרִי) means there are those who say. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. An opening phrase used to introduce an alternative version of the statement.

      Full entry: ika de'amrei

    69. 69.Ilu (אילו) — if (contrary to fact): a connective of the argument

      Ilu (אילו) means if (contrary to fact). It is a connective of the argument. Used to present a hypothetical condition, often contrary to reality.

      Full entry: Ilu

    70. 70.eilima: if you would say, if we say, raises a difficulty

      eilima (אילימא) means if you would say, if we say. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. Presents a suggestion or possibility that will be rejected later, as part of a clarification…

      Full entry: eilima

    71. 71.What does Eima mean? Say / I will say — a verb of the sugya

      Eima (אֵימָא) means Say / I will say. It is a verb of the sugya. One of the most versatile words in Talmudic discourse. It can suggest a distinction (e.g., 'Say the latter part...'), propose an…

      Full entry: Eima

    72. 72.eima seifa...? (אֵימָא סֵיפָא...?) — say the latter part...?: raises a difficulty

      eima seifa...? (אֵימָא סֵיפָא...?) means say the latter part...?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An opening for a difficulty (קֻשְׁיָא - kushya), it comes to say: Let us go to…

      Full entry: eima seifa...?

    73. 73.What does eima reisha...? mean? say the first part...? — raises a difficulty

      eima reisha...? (אֵימָא רֵישָׁא...?) means say the first part...?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. A query opener, meaning: let us refer to the first part (רֵישָׁא - reisha) of…

      Full entry: eima reisha...?

    74. 74.In, hachi nami: yes, so too, closes a resolution

      In, hachi nami (אִין, הָכִי נָמֵי) means yes, so too. On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. An expression used in two ways: A. As a question, meaning: 'Is it really so?!' B. As an…

      Full entry: In, hachi nami

    75. 75.innun: they (m.), a pronoun of Talmudic Aramaic

      innun (אִינּוּן) means they (m.). It is a pronoun of Talmudic Aramaic. The basic third-person plural pronoun. Often used to refer to the opinions of other Sages or groups.

      Full entry: innun

    76. 76.eini: Is that so?; Is it possible?, raises a difficulty

      eini (איני) means Is that so?; Is it possible?. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. Often serves as an opening for a rejection or a difficulty, usually regarding a person or a…

      Full entry: eini

    77. 77.eini... ve'ha...?! (אֵינִי... וְהָא...?!) — is it so... and behold...?!: raises a difficulty

      eini... ve'ha...?! (אֵינִי... וְהָא...?!) means is it so... and behold...?!. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. When there is a difficulty (קוּשְׁיָא) with a matter stated in the…

      Full entry: eini... ve'ha...?!

    78. 78.itiveih...?: he responded to him, raises a difficulty

      itiveih...? (אִיתִיבֵהּ...?) means he responded to him. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. A query opener against an Amora, based on a Tannaitic source (Mishnah, Baraita, Tosefta).

      Full entry: itiveih...?

    79. 79.What does Itvei mean? He raised a difficulty against him, he retorted (with a difficulty) — raises a difficulty

      Itvei (איתיביה) means He raised a difficulty against him, he retorted (with a difficulty). On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. An expression indicating the presentation of a…

      Full entry: Itvei

    80. 80.Ittmar: It was stated (by Amoraim), a phrase of the argument

      Ittmar (אִיתְּמַר) means It was stated (by Amoraim). It is a phrase of the argument. Opens a new sugya by presenting a dispute among Amoraim or a statement by an Amora. This is one of the distinct…

      Full entry: Ittmar

    81. 81.achati (אכתי) — still, yet, indeed: raises a difficulty

      achati (אכתי) means still, yet, indeed. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. Common in rhetorical questions and in expressing continuation.

      Full entry: achati

    82. 82.What does ela mean? rather — closes a resolution

      ela (אֶלָּא) means rather. On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. An opening for proposing a new opinion / explanation. It generally comes to indicate that the previous explanation or…

      Full entry: ela

    83. 83.ela i itmar, hakhi itmar: but if it was stated, thus it was stated, closes a resolution

      ela i itmar, hakhi itmar (אֶלָּא אִי אִתְּמַר, הָכִי אִתְּמַר) means but if it was stated, thus it was stated. On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. An opening for a resolution, which…

      Full entry: ela i itmar, hakhi itmar

    84. 84.Ella me-ha, leika le-mishma mineh: but from this, nothing can be inferred from it, raises a difficulty

      Ella me-ha, leika le-mishma mineh (אֶלָּא מֵהָא, לֵיכָּא לְמִשְׁמַע מִנֵּהּ) means but from this, nothing can be inferred from it. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. When the Gemara…

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    85. 85.aliba de'rabi ploni... (אַלִּיבָּא דר' פְּלוֹנִי...) — according to Rabbi So-and-so: reports a statement

      aliba de'rabi ploni... (אַלִּיבָּא דר' פְּלוֹנִי...) means according to Rabbi So-and-so. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. Meaning: according to the opinion of Rabbi Ploni... /…

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    86. 86.Ileima...? Ela... (אִלֵימָא ...? אֶלָּא...) — if we say...? rather: raises a difficulty

      Ileima...? Ela... (אִלֵימָא ...? אֶלָּא...) means if we say...? rather. On the daf it is the term that raises a difficulty. When the Gemara begins with the word אִלֵימָא (eileima: 'if you would…

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    87. 87.alma (אַלְמָא) — Consequently; It follows that: a connective of the argument

      alma (אַלְמָא) means Consequently; It follows that. It is a connective of the argument. A conjunctive word that presents a direct logical conclusion from what was stated previously. It is often used…

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    88. 88.alma... (אַלְמָא...) — it follows that: brings a proof

      alma... (אַלְמָא...) means it follows that. On the daf it is the term that brings a proof. An opener for proposing a conclusion (מַסְקָנָה - maskana) derived from what was previously stated in the…

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    89. 89.elef: thousand, a numeral of the Gemara

      elef (אֶלֶף) means thousand. It is a numeral of the Gemara. The word "אלף" serves as a cardinal numeral indicating a quantity of one thousand, as in discussions involving population counts or…

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    90. 90.What does alfa mean? thousand — a numeral of the Gemara

      alfa (אַלְפָא) means thousand. It is a numeral of the Gemara. Similar to Hebrew, used for the number 1000. The plural is אַלְפִין (alfin).

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    91. 91.What does im timtzei lomar.. mean? if you wish to say — closes a resolution

      im timtzei lomar.. (אִם תִּמְצֵי לוֹמַר..) means if you wish to say. On the daf it is the term that closes a resolution. An expression that appears as a reconciliation for two sides of a doubt, by…

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    92. 92.ammai: why?, an adverb of the daf

      ammai (אַמַּאי) means why?. It is an adverb of the daf. The question 'why', likely a combination of 'על מאי' (al mai – concerning what). It is used to inquire about the reason or purpose of a law or…

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    93. 93.What does amora'im mean? interpreters — reports a statement

      amora'im (אָמוֹרָאִים) means interpreters. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. The Sages of the Talmud in the generations following the sealing of the Mishnah, who interpreted the…

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    94. 94.ʾamar (אֲמַר) — he said: a verb of the sugya

      ʾamar (אֲמַר) means he said. It is a verb of the sugya. The most common verb in the Talmud, opening almost every statement (מֵימְרָא) of an Amora. The plural form is 'אמרי' (amrei).

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    95. 95.amar mar (אֲמַר מַר) — the master said: reports a statement

      amar mar (אֲמַר מַר) means the master said. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. An introduction to a discussion about a Tannaitic source that was previously mentioned in the Gemara…

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    96. 96.amar rav / amar rabi: Rav / Rabbi (so-and-so) said, reports a statement

      amar rav / amar rabi (אמר רב / אמר רבי) means Rav / Rabbi (so-and-so) said. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. A common opening expression for presenting a statement by an Amora or…

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    97. 97.amar rav ploni amar rav ploni: Rabbi So-and-so said a teaching in the name of another Rabbi, reports a statement

      amar rav ploni amar rav ploni (אָמַר רַב פְּלוֹנִי אָמַר רַב פְּלוֹנִי) means Rabbi So-and-so said a teaching in the name of another Rabbi. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. Rabbi…

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    98. 98.What does amar rav ploni mishmeh de'rav ploni mean? Rabbi so-and-so says a teaching in the name of another rabbi — reports a statement

      amar rav ploni mishmeh de'rav ploni (אָמַר רַב פְּלוֹנִי מִשְּׁמֵהּ דְּרַב פְּלוֹנִי) means Rabbi so-and-so says a teaching in the name of another rabbi. On the daf it is the term that reports a…

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    99. 99.What does Amar Rav... mean? Rav so-and-so said — reports a statement

      Amar Rav... (אמר רב...) means Rav so-and-so said. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. Introduces a statement by Rav.

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    100. 100.Amar Rava (אמר רבא) — Rava said: reports a statement

      Amar Rava (אמר רבא) means Rava said. On the daf it is the term that reports a statement. A reference to the words of the Amora Rava, one of the greatest Amoraim, presenting an opinion, a halakha, or…

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