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hayah
Everyday HebrewMeaningThe words you say to start a fairy tale or a story about something that happened a long time ago. It means "Once upon a time".
HistoryThis way of starting a story is very old and comes from the Bible. Using the same word twice, "hayo haya", was a way to make the story feel more real and important, like saying "it really, really was". Over time, it became the special opening for fairy tales in Hebrew.
Example
Once upon a time, there was an old king who lived in a big palace.
