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

From: "George Athas" <george.athas AT moore.edu.au>
To: <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:34:48 +1000

The Hebrew word for toddler is *taf* (teth-pe), which one of my early Hebrew
teachers explained was onomatopeic for the sound toddlers make when they
walk/run (tap-tap-tap).

Best Regards,

GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College
1 King St, Newtown 2042, Australia
Ph: (+61 2) 9577 9774

Re: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning, Karl Randolph, 06/28/2006
- Re: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning, Martin Arhelger, 06/28/2006
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- Re: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning, George Athas, 06/29/2006
- Re: [b-hebrew] Words with sound that describe their meaning, David Kummerow, 06/29/2006