This is the 645th most frequent Hebrew word.
לידי
The Hebrew word "לידי" means "to my hands" or "into my hands," and is often used idiomatically to indicate causing or bringing about something.
In this sentence, 'לידי' means 'next to me', indicating physical proximity.
הספר שמונח לידי מאוד מעניין.
The book placed next to me is very interesting.
In this sentence, 'לידי' again means 'next to me', showing physical proximity, this time with the implication of accompanying someone.
כאשר אני קורא בקול, אני יושב לידי התלמידים.
When I read aloud, I sit next to the students.
Here, 'לידי' is part of the expression 'זכיתי לידי', meaning 'achieved (to reach)'. This usage is less common and somewhat formal.