Language-specific Insights

cosmetic treatments

The Hebrew and Greek that is translated as “cosmetic (or: beauty) treatments” in English is translated in Newari as “(giving of) grooming materials” (source: Newari Back Translation).

archive

The Aramaic and Greek that is translated as “archive” in English is translated in Newari as “book room” (source: Newari Back Translation).

divorced (woman)

The Greek and Hebrew that is translated as “divorced woman” in English is translated in Newari as “a woman who has been rejected by her husband” (source: Newari Back Translation).

See also divorce.

cruel messenger

The Hebrew in Proverbs 17:11 that is translated as “cruel messenger” in English is translated in Newari as “people having hearts without blood” (source: Newari Back Translation).

attentive

The Hebrew in Nehemiah 8:3 that is translated as “(listened) attentive(ly)” in English is translated in Newari as “gave their ears” (source: Newari Back Translation).