Mikhail Poda

Topic: to Contain, Comprise

Hebrew	Transcription	Meaning	Example
לְהָכִיל	lehachil	to contain, to include	הספר מכיל 300 עמודים (ha-sefer mekil 300 amudim) – The book contains 300 pages
לִכְלוֹל	lichlol	to include, to comprise	הרשימה כוללת שמות חשובים (ha-rishima kolelet shemot chashuvim) – The list includes important names
לְהַכְלִיל	lehachlil	to generalize, to incorporate	לא ניתן להכליל את כל המקרים (lo nitan lehachlil et kol ha-mikrim) – You can’t generalize all cases

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Key Differences

• להכיל (lehachil) – Contain something physically or conceptually.
• לכלול (lichlol) – Include as part of a set or list.
• להכליל (lehachlil) – Generalize or incorporate something broadly.

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1. להכיל (lehachil) – “To Contain”

🔹 Meaning:

• Refers to something holding or containing another thing, either physically or conceptually.
• Often used for books, documents, materials, emotions, substances, or abstract concepts.

🔹 Common Usage:

• A box contains items.
• A book contains 300 pages.
• A person contains (controls) their emotions.

🔹 Examples:
✔️ המרק מכיל מלח ופלפל. (Ha-mar’k mekil melach u-pilpel.) – The soup contains salt and pepper.
✔️ עליך להכיל את הכעס שלך. (Alecha lehachil et ha-ka’as shelcha.) – You must contain/control your anger.

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2. לכלול (lichlol) – “To Include, To Comprise”

🔹 Meaning:

• Used when something includes parts as part of a whole.
• More about lists, categories, groups, sets, or summaries rather than physical containment.

🔹 Common Usage:

• A syllabus includes different topics.
• A contract includes specific clauses.
• A team includes five members.

🔹 Examples:
✔️ הרשימה כוללת עשרה שמות. (Ha-rishima kolelet asara shemot.) – The list includes ten names.
✔️ המחיר כולל מסים. (Ha-mechir kolel misim.) – The price includes taxes.

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3. להכליל (lehachlil) – “To Generalize, To Incorporate”

🔹 Meaning:

• Used for broad generalizations or making something apply universally.
• Can imply overgeneralization (sometimes negative).
• Also used in sociology, logic, or education for making broad statements.

🔹 Common Usage:

• “You can’t generalize all cases like that.”
• “It’s unfair to generalize about all people.”
• “This research incorporates various perspectives.”

🔹 Examples:
✔️ אסור להכליל את כל האנשים באותה קבוצה. (Asur lehachlil et kol ha-anashim be-ota kvutza.) – You shouldn’t generalize all people into the same group.
✔️ המחקר מכליל נתונים ממספר תחומים. (Ha-mechkar machlil netunim mi-mispar techumim.) – The research incorporates data from several fields.

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🛠 When Can They Be Used Interchangeably?

🔹 להכיל vs. לכלול: Not interchangeable—להכיל is for physical or conceptual containment, while לכלול is for lists or groups.
🔹 לכלול vs. להכליל: Sometimes interchangeable in the sense of “incorporating” something, but להכליל carries a nuance of generalization.
🔹 להכיל vs. להכליל: Not interchangeable—להכיל is about holding something, while להכליל is about broadening a category.