This is the 96th most frequent Hebrew word.
שבה
The Hebrew word "שבה" can mean "captured" or "returned," depending on context.
In this sentence, 'שבה' means 'returned' and it is used in its feminine singular form in past tense, originating from the root ש-ו-ב which relates to returning or turning back.
האישה שבה לביתה אחרי יום עבודה.
The woman returned to her home after a day's work.
In this sentence, 'שבה' means 'where' and functions as a relative pronoun, connecting the city with the subsequent clause.
זו העיר שבה נולדתי.
This is the city where I was born.
Here, 'שבה' means 'captured' in its feminine singular past form, derived from the root ש-ב-ה denoting capturing or captivating.