Language-specific Insights

she feared God

The Greek that is translated as “she feared God” in English is translated idiomatically in Sar as “she feared the shadow of God.” (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)

enlighten (eyes)

The Hebrew that is translated as “enlightened” or similar in English is reinforced in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) rá ráńg (“the eyes see rá ráńg). Rá ráńg “means clear, clean, distinct, unadulterated. Examples: speaking clearly so that a person understands, to really stop raining, a desire to do something is satisfied, a perfectly clear sky, a completely empty attic, having empty hands, having a lot of discernment.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )

darkened (eyes)

The Hebrew that is translated as “darkened” in English is emphasized in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) nding which “means dense, thick, insensitive, immobile, impenetrable. Examples: very thick porridge, a place plunged into deep darkness, thick clouds, stagnant water, dense dust, standing still without speaking, having heavy eyes, feeling heavy, having a heavy head, a place that’s crowded with people, a door tightly closed.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. ).

silence

The Hebrew in Psalm 115:17 that is translated as “silence” in English is reinforced in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) kúkúkú (“a place which is silent kúkúkú“). Kúkúkú expresses “calm (lack of noise), slow movement, or something fixed. Examples: the sky which is covered with big clouds, the great calm which reigns in the middle of the night, the clouds which move, very slowly, without wind, rain or noise.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )

See also silent (to me), silent, and silence.

overflow

The Hebrew that is translated as “overflow” or similar in English is translated in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) rerep which “means well adjusted, the right measure for objects that join. Examples: the pants are just right for her, he is sitting on her legs (folded up) properly, she has a falling garment that just touches the ground.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )

See also cover (verb).

shut up his compassion

The Hebrew in Psalm 77:9 that is translated as “shut up his compassion” or similar in English is translated in Sar as “close his eye njárárá.” Njárárá is an ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) which “means firm (attitude), straightforward (direction). Examples: doesn’t respond at all, crosses water directly towards them.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. ).

despoil

The Hebrew that is translated as “despoil” or “destroy” in English is reinforced in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) gúú (“the wicked who plundered me gúú“). Gúú expresses force and violence. (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )

See also plunder.