how to say “soft” in Hebrew

ByAmi Steinberger

 

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The Torah portion to be read tomorrow around the Jewish world tells that עֵינֵי לֵאָה רַכּוֹת (eh-ee-NEH-ee leh-AH rah-KOHT) – Leah’s eyes were soft.


רכות is the plural form of the word רַך (rahkh), meaning soft or tender, when describing something linguistically feminine such as eyes.


ילד ב"גיל רך"The word רך also refers to things that are tender and soft both in physical texture as well as human perception, such as small children. Early childhood, in Hebrew, is appropriately called הַגִּיל הָרַך (hah-GHEEL hah-RAHKH).


שבת שלום וסוף שבוע נעים לכולם!
Shabbat Shalom and a pleasant weekend to all!



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