Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Jul 19, 2004 17:54
22 yrs ago
Hebrew term
ishbel
punim
in a sentence: 'even a Jew should worry having such a punim' (from a Tony Kushner play)
Proposed translations
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| 5 +5 | face |
Eynat
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| 5 | face |
Eric Isaacson
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| 5 | פנים= Face (Panim) |
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Proposed translations
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face
punim is Yiddish, from the Hebrew 'panim.
Peer comment(s):
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Rebecca
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Thanks.
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Suzan Chin
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thanks
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| agree |
Sue Goldian
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thanks
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| agree |
Adam Gladys
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Thanks
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ishbel
: That's what I wanted. Thanks!
28 days
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פנים= Face (Panim)
Punim is form or distortion of the Hebrew word "PAnIM" (Face). Usually use by the Idish form of speech.
Peer comment(s):
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Eynat
: There is no 'distortion' involved - it's the Yiddish word.
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ishbel
: I guess that both of the answers are right. I've been searching for almost a month now and as far as I can see it is both - the Yiddish and the Hebrew word. Thank you!
28 days
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Late comment but thanks any way :-)
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