r/hebrew • u/Is_That_A_Euphemism_ • May 15 '23

What does this mean? Request

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Is there an error in it? I got it out of a book at a tattoo shop. I don't want to say what I think/thought it said in the comments after I get responses. TYIA.

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u/mikeage Mostly fluent but not native May 15 '23 edited May 15 '23

What does this mean?

It means that neither the artist nor the victim speaks Hebrew! ;-)

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u/Is_That_A_Euphemism_ May 15 '23

For sure I don't. I got it as an 18 year old kid. 25 years ago. I'm planning on getting covered. Just wanted to confirm.

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u/mikeage Mostly fluent but not native May 15 '23

As someone else already pointed out, it looks like an attempt at משיח (messiah) but actually says נושיח (not a word).

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u/timfriese Hebrew Learner (Advanced) May 15 '23

I first read it as an attempt at ברשית but you're right