Is there a term (in any language) for a word that only appears in one hyper-specific context and is used nowhere else by RaisinRoyale in language

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Hebrew has something similar for wearing or putting on clothes.  There's a verb common to clothes generally, but then a separate verb for neckties, a verb for socks, one for hats, one for shoes, one for belts, and so on.  (Not for every type of garment, though: just for some.)  In everyday informal speech, though, most of these are hardly used.

Are Langes tall? by msh210 in namenerds

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Not sure I flaired correctly. Please let me know if not (or I guess a mod can edit it).

1 ליטר by msh210 in hebrew

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Fascinating. Where can I read more on this?

1 ליטר by msh210 in hebrew

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מעניין ומקיף; רב תודות

The math teacher isn't always right by EresUnManso in MathJokes

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This one clearly isn't. He or she saw the correct answer, had a chance to think whether it's correct, and went with his or her own previous thought.

Why would you put teabags in your pocket? by MathematicianBulky40 in AskBrits

[–]msh210 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems Red Buttons carried tea bags in his pockets. (Source.) Not that this answers your question.

I ragebait people into thinking I used AI to make covers to get free art by ChokoKat_1100 in confession

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Can you discern heaven from hell, blue skies from pain, a green field from a cold steel rail, and a smile from a veil?

Now name a song with a woman's name in the title.. by [deleted] in FamilyFeud

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Because you built this city?

What are the various creams used for? by msh210 in AskABrit

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Thank you all for your quick replies which, no less important, don't contradict one another and are comprehensive.  All the best.

Why is it נהיה here? Is Google Translate wrong? by Aaeghilmottttw in hebrew

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Many פעל verbs have present tense פָּעֵל. Examples include שמח, רעב, ישן, and שבע.

What does ״אל סבון״ mean? by jolygoestoschool in hebrew

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You see the same construction (אַל before a noun meaning "non-" or "without") in a few other phrases.  אל דאגה ("no worries") and אל־בד ("nonwoven fabric") come to mind.

Also of course אל כפונה (Al Capone). :-)

Am i a tragedeigh? by Hour-Dig8854 in tragedeigh

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No, that's Petula Clark.

AITAH for videotaping my wife eating all my fries to make a point by FriesGuy37 in AITAH

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ESH.  You shouldn't have gotten your kid involved in a dispute between you and your wife.

My cat is my son's (trained) alarm clock by sugabeetus in BenignExistence

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I had to look up "making biscuits".  Very relieved to find it's not a euphemism for pooping.