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Joy

Hebrew translation: simkha

01:55 Dec 7, 2004
English to Hebrew translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Folklore
English term or phrase: Joy
Needed for a Christmas Party
Hebrew translation:simkha
Explanation:
Joy is "simkha" in Hebrew.
Simkha is spelled שמחה.
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Suzan Chin
United States
Local time: 07:46
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Thank you for your help :)
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5 +1simkha
Suzan Chin


  

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simkha


Explanation:
Joy is "simkha" in Hebrew.
Simkha is spelled שמחה.

Suzan Chin
United States
Local time: 07:46
Native speaker of: Native in HebrewHebrew
Grading comment
Thank you for your help :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  oliver deutsch: simcha - I would spell it in English, but OK
14 hrs
  -> Thanks!

agree  Eynat: kh for sure.
3 days 13 hrs
  -> Thanks :)

disagree  ldarbal: Joy can also by הנאה which is pleasure
19 days
  -> Since when does joy mean הנאה?
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