קרע

Hebrew

Etymology

From the root ק־ר־ע (q-r-ʿ), forming words relating to the concept of tearing apart.

Pronunciation

Verb

קָרַע (qaráʿ) (pa'al construction)

  1. (transitive) To tear, to rip, to rend; to tear apart.
  2. (colloquial) To overwhelmingly beat (someone or something).
    הוא קרע אותו במכות.He overwhelmingly beat him with punches.
  3. (colloquial) To extremely tire or exhaust.
    החום קרע אותי, אני מוכרח לישון.The heat exhausted me, I need to sleep.
  4. (colloquial) To cause much laughter, to amuse.
    הסטנדאפיסט קרע אותנו בהופעה שלו.The stand-up comedian caused us much laughter in his show.

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