מגפת

This is the 365th most frequent Hebrew word.


מגפת

Plague or epidemic.


Here, 'מגפת' is used in its general sense of 'pandemic' or 'epidemic' referring to a widespread disease.

המגפת התפשטה במהירות ברחבי העולם.

The pandemic spread quickly across the world.


In this example, 'מגפת' is part of the term referring to the cases or situation regarding a pandemic.

מקרי המגפת ירדו בעקבות החיסונים.

The pandemic cases decreased following the vaccinations.


Here, 'מגפת' is mentioned in the context of it being a situation that requires managerial efforts and response.

הממשלה נקטה צעדים לניהול המגפת.

The government took measures to manage the pandemic.