This is the 854th most frequent Hebrew word.
שער
"Gate" or "hair" (depending on context).
Here, "שער" means "goal" in the context of sports, representing the structure or area where points are scored.
השוער הדף את הכדור ליד השער בזמן המשחק.
The goalkeeper deflected the ball near the goal during the game.
In this sentence, "שער" signifies a "gate," indicating a physical barrier or entrance.
שער בית הספר נפתח מדי בוקר בשעה שבע.
The school gate opens every morning at seven o'clock.
In this context, "שער" refers metaphorically to a "gate," suggesting an entry or connection to a mystical or renowned place.