refrain

rɪˈfreɪn
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Translation of refrain into Hebrew,

Verb

intr.

restraint

avoid doing something, often by self-control
  • She refrained from commenting during the meeting.היא נמנעה מלהגיב במהלך הפגישה.

Noun

1.

music

repeated part of a song or poem
  • The refrain of the song was catchy and memorable.הפזמון החוזר של השיר היה קליט ובלתי נשכח.
2.

conversation

comment or saying often repeated
  • His favorite refrain was 'practice makes perfect.'ה-מנטרה האהובה עליו הייתה "התרגול מוביל לשלמות".
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Expressions with refrain: examples in English and translations in Hebrew

פִּזְמוֹן חוֹזֵר
The constant refrain was that change is needed.

Synonyms and analogies of refrain in English

Examples of refrain in a sentence

  • They refrained from voting until more information arrived.
  • Everyone sang along with the refrain.
  • The refrain repeated after each verse.
  • The refrain of 'safety first' echoed in the workshop.
  • 'Quality over quantity' became the team's refrain.

Translations of "refrain" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
לְהִימָּנֵעַv. - lehimanea

You can't refrain your kids from the new devices for fear of the possible risk either.

לך להימנע ילדיך מן המכשירים החדשים מחשש סיכון אפשרי גם.

Noun
פִּזְמוֹןnm. - pizmon

Her latest hit features a catchy refrain that you can't help but hum.

הלהיט האחרון שלה כולל פזמון קליט שלא תוכל להפסיק לזמזם.

הִימָּנְעוּתn. - himane'ut

The policeman's refrain.

הימנעות ע"י שוטר.

חֲזָרָהnf. - khazara

A classical rondeau often includes a refrain for dramatic effect.

רונדו קלאסי כולל לעיתים חזרה למען ההשפעה הדרמטית.

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refrain: Examples and translations in context

to refrain in all government publications from any such references or expressions

להימנע בכל פרסום ממשלתי מכל התייחסות או ביטויים כאלה

Who could refrain, that had a heart to love...

מי יכול להימנע, שיש לו לב לאהבה...

From now on, we should refrain, from using violence.

מעתה והלאה, עלינו להימנע מלהשתמש באלימות.

However, there are products from the consumption of which it is important to refrain always: both during an exacerbation and during remission.

עם זאת, ישנם מוצרים מהצריכה מהם חשוב להימנע תמיד: גם במהלך החמרה וגם בזמן ההפוגה.

Nonetheless, I would strongly urge you to refrain... from eating or drinking anything until we can run some tests.

עם כל זה, אני מפציר בך להימנע מכל אכילה או שתייה עד שנסיים את הבדיקות.

Now, if your plan is to hoist me on your shoulders and carry me around the cafeteria, please refrain.

אם תכננתם להניף אותי על הכתפיים ולשאת אותי בקפטריה, אנא, הימנעו מכך.

The poet's roundel cleverly weaved nostalgia with a catchy refrain.

השיר העגול של המשורר שילב בחוכמה נוסטלגיה עם פזמון קליט.

He wrote a powerful refrain that encapsulated the theme of the entire piece.

הוא כתב פזמון עוצמתי שקיפל את הנושא של כל היצירה.

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constant refrain
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