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. ).
cover (verb)
The Hebrew that is translated as “cover” or similar in English is emphasized in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) rep (“as an oufit fits rep“). Rep “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 overflow.
your hand was heavy upon me
The Hebrew that is translated as “your hand was heavy upon me” or similar in English is translated in Sar as “Your hand hits my head rututu.” Rututu) is an ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) which “evokes a regular, equal or orderly arrangement of a set of small objects, a more or less equal distribution over time. Examples: the children (lined up or side by side) are the same size, I’m all sweaty, he has a rash of little pimples all over his body (…), he scolds us regularly.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )
soften it with showers
The Hebrew that is translated as “soften it with showers” or similar in English is emphasized in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) sow sow (“You make it rain rain sow sow“). Sow sow “means long (size), extends, disperses (movement, noise…). Examples: he has long legs, a long pole, the children ran away from all sides when they see me, you make too much noise (screaming or chattering), the falling rain makes a noise that can be heard far away.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )
set their hope in God
The Hebrew that is translated as “set their hope in God” or similar in English is translated in Sar as “throw their belly mámák towards God.” Mámák (or elsewhere mak) is an ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) that emphasizes the expression. It “means leaving nothing, without restriction, completely (positive or negative). Examples: a fire that is completely extinguished, a paralyzed arm/leg, having eaten without leaving anything, to be really dead. In the figurative sense: to die of fear, to believe with all one’s strength, to be really the child of a person.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )
See also die and terrors have destroyed me.
terrors have destroyed me
The Hebrew that is translated as “(your) terrors have destroyed me” or similar in English is translated in Sar as “The great fear you send in my belly is killing me mámák.” Mámák (or elsewhere mak) is an ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) that emphasizes the expression. It “means leaving nothing, without restriction, completely (positive or negative). Examples: a fire that is completely extinguished, a paralyzed arm/leg, having eaten without leaving anything, to be really dead. In the figurative sense: to die of fear, to believe with all one’s strength, to be really the child of a person.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. )
See also die and set their hope in God.
die
The Hebrew that is translated as “they die” in English is emphasized in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) mak (or elsewhere mámák) (“they die mak“). Mak “means leaving nothing, without restriction, completely (positive or negative). Examples: a fire that is completely extinguished, a paralyzed arm/leg, having eaten without leaving anything, to be really dead. In the figurative sense: to die of fear, to believe with all one’s strength, to be really the child of a person.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. ).
See also terrors have destroyed me and set their hope in God.
feed on it
The Hebrew that is translated as “feed on it” in English is emphasized in Sar with the ideophone (a word that expresses what is perceived by the five senses) nánáḿ (“Animals eat its leaves nánáḿ“). Nánáḿ “means in totality, without exception or distinction, forming a whole. Examples: the wound is closed, they caught all the goats, he ate everything.” (Source: Ngarbolnan Riminan in Le Sycomore 2000, p. 20ff. ).