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how to say “tops (at the most)” in Hebrew
[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/גג-#.m4a” /]גַּג In English, you might say something like “I’d pay $100 for that. $150 tops (maximum).” In Hebrew, the equivalent expression for tops is גג[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/גג-#.m4a” /] – literally, roof. For example: [audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/גג-#.m4a” /]אני אגיע תוך שעה, שעה וחצי גג. I’ll arrive in an hour, an hour and a half tops.
how to say “light switch” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? מֶתֶג check out music.ulpan.com With today’s entry I’m plugging a friend, the newest, best and most reliable and reasonable handyman in Jerusalem – in my opinion. A few months ago the light switch in my bathroom stopped working. Since I don’t have experience in fixing electronics, I called up Jochanan. Jochanan came over…
how to say “to cling” in Hebrew
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how to say “officer” in Hebrew
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