ma la'asot

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Pronunciations

ma la'asot (mah lah-ah-SOHT) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. "What can you do?"

Example Sentences

  • In a conversation with a Reform rabbinic student: "I don't really think that is a good idea, but ma la a-sot."

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • ?מה לעשות 'lit. what to do?, what can be done?'

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

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      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      ma la'a-sot, ma laasot, ma lasot

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