This is the 817th most frequent Hebrew word.
זכות
"Zkhut" (זכות) means "right," "privilege," or "merit."
Here, 'זכות' (right/privilege) refers to an entitlement or a fundamental privilege that individuals possess.
יש לכל אחד זכות לקבל חינוך.
Everyone has the right to receive an education.
In this context, 'זכות' (privilege) conveys a sense of honor or a special opportunity granted to someone.
אני מרגיש שזה כבוד וזכות להיות פה היום.
I feel that it is an honor and a privilege to be here today.
Here, the root word 'זכות' derives into 'לזכות' (to win), indicating achieving a reward or acknowledgment through merit or compliance with conditions.