למעשה, הקרציה קטנה.

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Breakdown of למעשה, הקרציה קטנה.

• קרציה: tick (parasite)
• למעשה: in fact; actually

Questions & Answers about למעשה, הקרציה קטנה.

What does למעשה mean here?

למעשה is an adverb meaning actually, in fact, or as a matter of fact.

In this sentence, it sets up the statement and adds a slight corrective or clarifying tone, like:

• Actually, the tick is small.
• In fact, the tick is small.

It is very common at the beginning of a sentence.

Why is there a comma after למעשה?

Because למעשה is being used as an introductory adverb.

Hebrew often puts a comma after words like למעשה, אבל, לכן, מצד שני, etc., when they introduce the main clause.

So:

• למעשה, הקרציה קטנה. = Actually, the tick is small.

The comma helps separate the introductory comment from the main statement.

Why is there no word for is in this sentence?