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gharbi2009
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can you help, please?
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Dear colleagues, I �m doing a translation of a text from Arabic into English and there is a word in Arabic that I don �t know its equivalent in English. I �m wondering if you can help me. The word refers to the person who writes on a piece of paper or object so as to bring good luck or cure from an illness. Thanks beforehand for your consideration. |
4 Jul 2016
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Apodo
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I don �t think there is a direct translation. Perhaps you can use the Arabic word (Anglisized) in italics and add an explanation. We have a fortune teller and there are several synonyms, but none which match what you are describing. Maybe someone else can think of a better word. |
4 Jul 2016
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douglas
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Still looking for a word, but this may help in the search:
EDIT: Perhaps you could use "runemaker" |
5 Jul 2016
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gharbi2009
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I �m grateful beyond words for your help, dear colleagues. "talisman writer" almost fits the Arabic equivalent. |
5 Jul 2016
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