Comments on: Linguistic Idiosyncrasies

By: Virginia

Virginia — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:50:52 +0000

Dear Debbie - I try not to be one of those people who think everything is about me. So the first time I looked at this post w/comment 6 & 7, I thought; that’s not about me. Miki is just frustrated with someone in her life and wants to be able to express it in a way that they’ll understand. After all, my comment was not intended to be offensive in any way. Then last night I re-read the post and realized, really there was only one word I’d have to look up; vernacular. Then this morning when I was posting my prayer for the day, which began.. Ani Ahava Atah, Ani Ahava to wake.. on and on in English; Like a bolt of lightening it strikes me…Oh my gosh, it’s Heblish, am I “short circuiting? All I could think about was you and this post. So I read it again. You know me, I love stuff like this because I really want to learn the Hebrew language. Just one of the reasons, I really love this site. My response was so much more about where I was at (over tired) and totally unprepared for any more challenges (okay, okay and maybe just a tinge of envy), then it was about what you had written. So, if I did offend you, please forgive me. I really do appreciate the work that you do. And your willingness to share and to teach!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:51:59 +0000

Miki — i believe “manyak” is the accepted equivalent. Or you could go for the German “Aaschloch”. Me, i don’t bother to break my teeth, and just use whichever language springs to my lips at the time.

By: miki

miki — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:31:25 +0000

Could someone please advise of the Hebrew word for “asshole”?

Thanking you in advance.

By: Virginia

Virginia — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 03:21:42 +0000

You’re so welcome Debbie, kisses back at ya…I guess that makes us kissin cousins :)So glad (thankful) you’re all okay. I have to tell ya, as much as communication facinates and often times amuses me, this piece is way over my head! Not only the Hebrew, the English too! And Heblish… I’m all for unity, but I’m not even sure what to make of that, sounds like the onset of a short circuit.

By: David All

David All — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:23:03 +0000

Thank G-d you are all okay. Every time an attack like this happens, I worry about all the people I know in Israel.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 18:15:50 +0000

Thank you so much, Virginia… your warmth and thoughtfulness mean a great deal…

kisses…

Debbie

By: EB

EB — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:46:25 +0000

We are all fine - thank you

By: Virginia

Virginia — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:31:27 +0000

All at OneJerusalem,

Opening up msn to check my e-mail, I’ve just learned of the attack in Tel-Aviv. All of your names came to mind, EB (what does that stand for?), Jill, Lisa, Debbie, David. Because of this site, I feel like I have friends there, and this news has “hit so close to home” as never before.

I just want you all to know, I’m praying for you and truly hope you all have a very blessed Pesach/Easter. Blessings don’t always “look” like we think they should.

Numbers 6:24 - HaShem Bless,

With His Love to all,

Virginia