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שפה

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Hebrew

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Etymology

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Root
שׂ־פ־ה (s-p-h)
1 term

Inherited from Proto-Semitic *śapat- (lip).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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שָׂפָה (safáf (dual indefinite שפתיים / שְׂפָתַיִם, plural indefinite שָׂפוֹת, singular construct שְׂפַת־) [pattern: קְטָלָה]

  1. (anatomy) lip (fleshy protrusion framing the mouth)
  2. (figuratively) lip (rim of an open container)
  3. (metonymic) language (body of words used as a form of communication)
    Synonym: לָשׁוֹן (lashón)
  4. (uncountable) language, speech (choice of words, manner of speech)
    Synonym: לָשׁוֹן (lashón)

Usage notes

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  • The plural form שָׂפוֹת is used for languages (whether two or more than two languages). The dual form שְׂפָתַיִם is used for (two or more) lips (the body part).

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