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wisdom

18:04 Jan 27, 2006
English to Hebrew translations [Non-PRO]
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
English term or phrase: wisdom
general conversation
Juanita Butler


Summary of answers provided
5 +1Khochmah חוכמה
Michal Circolone


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Khochmah חוכמה


Explanation:
reference: alkalay dictionary.

Michal Circolone
United States
Local time: 01:53
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in HebrewHebrew

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Eynati: Both sounds are same in modern H so it should be khokhma. Ch in same word as Kh would confuse many E speakers to pronounce it as 'Charlie'. As to Michel : I was born & grew up in Israel, he didn't, so I don't think he can tell me how Israelis pronounce it
21 mins
  -> the 2 letters may sound the same by some Hebrew speaking people, but still the spelling is different and should be reflected accordingly in the English transliteration.
agree  Michel A.: And disagree with Eynati, in modern Hebrew lot of (most?) people do make a difference between the two letters ('Het and Khaf), especially Orientals. I'm not so sure about the correct English transcription of these 2 letters.
1 hr
  -> Thanks.
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