שָׁבַר
shavar
Everyday HebrewMeaning1. To make something fall apart into pieces.
2. To do something better or faster than anyone has done before, like in a sport.
3. (Slang) To make someone laugh very hard.
HistoryThis word is very old and comes from the Bible. It has always meant "to break" or "to shatter". It was used for breaking things like pots, but also for breaking a promise or crushing an enemy.
Example
הילד נפל ושבר את היד.
The boy fell and broke his arm.
