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דווקאdavka meaning in Hebrew

specifically, of all things, spitefully / precisely · adverb

Also spelled in English: dafka, davke

Illustration for the Hebrew word davka

The most Israeli word there is. It can mean "specifically", "on purpose", "actually", or "just to spite you" — the tone of voice tells you which.

דווקא היום, כשאין לי זמן, כולם מתקשרים אליי.

“Of all days, today, when I have no time, everyone calls me.”

When did something happen davka at the worst possible moment for you?

Hebrew expressions and idioms

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