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Hebrew
Etymology
From German Benzin, likely through Russian бензин (benzin) or Arabic بنزين (binzīn) due to the sound change in the "z". First got into use in Palestine in the early 20th century.
Pronunciation
Noun
בֶּנְזִין • (benzín) m
- petrol (motor fuel)
References
- “בנזין” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language
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