simplicity

20:30 Mar 23, 2004
English to Hebrew translations [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: simplicity
I think this word is basic enough for translation, but I also want to ask a favour. Is it possible to also send the hebrew symbol for the word simplicity?
marle


Summary of answers provided
5פשטות, תמימות
varda
5pashtut, kalut, kenut, gilui-lev
Pnina


  

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פשטות, תמימות


Explanation:
simplicity of mind = tmimut תמימות
simplicity as such = pashtut פשטות

varda
Israel
Local time: 12:34
Native speaker of: Native in HebrewHebrew
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pashtut, kalut, kenut, gilui-lev


Explanation:
In Hebrew characters:
פשטות, קלות, כנות, גילוי לב
It depends on your context.
Pashtut and kalut are used to describe a way of life or a way of doing things. "Pashtut" means being simple. "Kalut" means being simplicity itself (being very easy).
Kenut and gilui-lev are used to describe unsophisticated relationship between persons (free from pretence or deceit).
"Kenut" means honesty, probity. "Gilui-lev" means franknes, sincerity.

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Note added at 12 hrs 15 mins (2004-03-24 08:45:53 GMT)
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Correction: frankness.

Pnina
Israel
Local time: 12:34
Native speaker of: Native in HebrewHebrew
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