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[b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning

From: Alexander Oldernes <alexander AT oldernes.no>
To: b-hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:29:02 +0200

Does anyone know examples of B-Hebrew words where the pronunciation (the
sound) correspond to the meaning of the word?

I know about the Hebrew word "tor" (turtle-dove) which sounds like the bird.
And the cheth-sound in "ruach" may sound like a "breath" or "wind".

Are there any more examples?

Alexander Oldernes
Norway
http://www.divinename.no/

[b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning, Alexander Oldernes, 06/27/2006
- Re: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning, Avi Wollman, 06/28/2006