the 'P' and 'B' [and somewhat less so the 'V'] sounds are indistinguishable, to the extent that many funny mistakes occur (and boat-loads of jokes too). There is in East Jerusalem, a sign that reads Barking Lot. I'm not kidding.
In Hebrew the 'S' and 'Sh' are also much closer to each other, than is English.
In Arabic
Date: 2005-02-10 08:03 am (UTC)In Hebrew the 'S' and 'Sh' are also much closer to each other, than is English.