Harkhafa

English translation: mist

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Hebrew term or phrase:rakhaf
English translation:mist
Entered by: Suzan Chin

22:57 Feb 7, 2004
Hebrew to English translations [PRO]
Environment & Ecology
Hebrew term or phrase: Harkhafa
What is "leharkhif"?
Sentence: "...harkhef be'et ha'risus"

Todah!
Suzan Chin
United States
Local time: 00:23
spray, mist or suspension
Explanation:
I think you misread the word and it should be read as "rakhaf", a noun meaning a suspension of droplets in the air.
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Naty Schwartz
Israel
Local time: 07:23
Grading comment
You were right. I did misread the word "rakhaf", and "mist" fits perfectly into the context. Thank you.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1spray, mist or suspension
Naty Schwartz
3use an arcing motion
Eynat


  

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use an arcing motion


Explanation:
This is one term I came across when translating sprayer instructions into Hebrew.

Or:

Use a floating movement, maybe.

Eynat
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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
spray, mist or suspension


Explanation:
I think you misread the word and it should be read as "rakhaf", a noun meaning a suspension of droplets in the air.



    Reference: http://www.ginun.co.il/article/gg_t1_musagy.htm
    Reference: http://molcho.org.il/aerialstem_hebrew.html
Naty Schwartz
Israel
Local time: 07:23
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Native speaker of: Native in HebrewHebrew, Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
You were right. I did misread the word "rakhaf", and "mist" fits perfectly into the context. Thank you.

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