בישראל הסוציאליסטית של שנות ה-50 "חבר" הייתה מילה חשובה. כשהפכנו לקפיטליסטים היא נשארה מאחור. בשנים האחרונות היא חזרה אלינו, והמלצר בבית קפה תל אביבי יקרא לכם "חברים, השולחן שלכם מוכן". קאמבק. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Shalom haver – Goodbye friend – שלום חבר Heye li haver – Be a friend for me – הייה לי חבר Tihye/Tihyi/Tihyu – Be! (Imperative) – תהיה/תהיי/תהיו Ze Ben, haver – This is Ben, a friend – זה בן, חבר ֿZe Ben, haver yakar – Thi...
Aug 15, 2017•8 min
Do you know how to say ‘a good catch’ in Hebrew? How about ‘virtual reality’? And ‘sense of direction’? This episode is all about the nuances of an interesting word for all these contexts. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Ani holech lesham ve-lo motse – I am going there, and I don’t find – אני הולך לשם ולא מוצא Metsi’ah/ot – Finding/s – מציאה/מציאות A groysé metsi’é (Yiddish) – A big catch (not!) – א גרויסע מציעא Hu lo kazé groysé metsié – He’...
Aug 08, 2017•10 min•Ep. 180
StreetWise Hebrew gets scientific: host Guy Sharett is conducting an experiment with brand new podcasts. Meant for listeners who want to develop their advanced language skills, these episodes are entirely in Hebrew. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Should we keep it going? Let us know. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Playlist: Nechi Nech – all this time / נצ’י נצ’ – כל הזמן הזה ( lyrics ) Want to see more Hebrew gems? Like Streetwise Hebrew on Facebook and Instag...
Aug 04, 2017•3 min
Four years ago, we aired our first show, and this month, in August 2017, we are celebrating more than 1.4 million downloads. So for our fourth birthday, let’s learn the word ‘arba,’ which means ‘four’ in Hebrew, and its root. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed: Arba lifnot boker lo nirdemet – 4 am, I cannot sleep – ארבע לפנות בוקר לא נרדמת Arba – Four (f.) – ארבע Arba’a – Four (m.) – ארבעה Arba’a haverim – Four male friends – ארבעה חברים Arba have...
Aug 01, 2017•8 min•Ep. 179
So you went to buy clothes in a Tel Avivi shop. The next thing you know, the customer next to you, while trying on a dress, says that you shouldn’t wear red. Ever. Let’s talk about what just happened here and learn some phrases in clothes shopping lingo. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed: Lakachti le-baali kazé – I took one just like this for my husband – לקחתי לבעלי כזה Lakachti le-achoti kazé – I took one just like this for my sister – לקחתי לא...
Jul 25, 2017•8 min•Ep. 178
It's so hot in Tel Aviv, you cannot believe it. Ham! But if you want to say, "I am hot", don't translate directly from English to Hebrew. Listen to this episode first. Without your kids. You'll understand in a minute. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed: Ham – Hot, angry, horny – חם Haya ham – It was hot – היה חם Yihye ham – It will be hot – יהיה חם Ham! – It’s hot – חם! Ha-bos sheli ham alay – My boss is angry at me – הבוס שלי חם עליי Hu ham esh, ...
Jul 18, 2017•9 min•Ep. 177
A teenager in central Tel Aviv said something to his friend on the phone that made Guy think: How do we say 'whiner' and 'to whine' in Hebrew? Today's episode is about the word 'bachyan' and its variations. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed: Hu bacha – He cried – הוא בכה Livkot – To cry – לבכות Bachiti – I cried – בכיתי Eineni tinok bachyan – I am not a whining baby – אינני תינוק בכיין Bachyan – Whiner – בכיין Bachyanut – Whining (noun) – בכיין H...
Jul 11, 2017•7 min•Ep. 176
How do you tell someone not to do something in Hebrew? Use ‘al’ (that’s A-L), which means ‘don’t.’ On this episode, Guy explains how to use this little word, and how to say ‘just don’t.’ Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed: Al tid’agu li – Don’t worry about me – אל תדאגו לי Rak al tagid li – Just don’t tell me – רק אל תגיד לי Ata al tagid li ma laasot – You (m.) don’t tell me what to do – אתה אל תגיד לי מה לעשות At al tagidi li ma laasot – You (f.)...
Jul 04, 2017•8 min•Ep. 175
'Nehmad' means 'nice' or 'lovely', but often 'nice' is just not enough for what we want to say. How do we give it a boost to emphasize what we really mean? We can also say 'nehmad,' but in fact mean the opposite! And what do we say about a waiter who is 'too nice'? Guy gives us the nuances of 'nehmad' in this week's episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed: Nehmad – Nice, lovely – נחמד Lahmod – To covet – לחמוד Haya mamash nehmad – It was reall...
Jun 27, 2017•10 min•Ep. 174
‘Hamud,’ which means ‘cute’ or ‘sweet,’ could be used in several ways, depending on the context and intonation. But just like in English, calling someone ‘sweetie’ in Hebrew isn’t always a good thing! Listen to Guy explain how ‘hamud’ can be either endearing or angry on today’s episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Hamud – Cute, cutie, sweet, sweetie – חמוד Lahmod – To covet – לחמוד Alhamdullila – Praise be to god – אלחמדוללה – الحمد لله H...
Jun 20, 2017•7 min•Ep. 173
The word 'lidfok' in Hebrew is to knock or hit. As you might imagine, it means some more explicit things too. In this episode, Guy explains why words like 'dafuk' and 'dfika' are difficult to use but important to understand. And how some words just shouldn't be used at all. Warning: This episode is not child friendly! Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Dafak – He knocked – דפק Ha-geshem dofek – The rain is banging – הגשם דופק Dfok dfok dfok al d...
Jun 06, 2017•9 min•Ep. 172
Litpos in formal Hebrew and litfos more colloquially both mean 'to catch', but the word has a whirlwind of other meanings, like to comprehend, take up space, or think highly of someone. Guy nearly gets lost in the possibilities, and he even finds a Yiddish connection. But don't take his word for it! Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Af ahat lo tafsa et ha-makom sheli ba-lev shelcha – Nobody took my place in your heart – אף אחת לא תפסה את המקום ...
May 30, 2017•11 min•Ep. 171
We always talk about what's around the corner or why it's a bad idea to cut them, but never the corner itself. So on this episode, Guy gives corners, 'pinot' in Hebrew, the attention they deserve! Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : La-kova sheli shalosh pinot – My hat has three corners – לכובע שלי שלוש פינות Pina, pinot – Corner, corners – פינה, פינות Pinat lituf – Petting corner – פינת ליטוף Lelatef – To pet, caress – ללטף Me'ever la-pina - Bey...
May 23, 2017•9 min•Ep. 170
So you're shopping around for a short-sleeved shirt, and stop for an espresso. Or the boss says don't take shortcuts, but a friend's constant adventures stresses you out so much it practically shortens your life! For a lesson in all things 'katsar', short in Hebrew, listen to this episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Katsar – Short – קצר Espresso katsar – Short espresso – אספרסו קצר Michnasayim ktsarim – Short pants – מכנסיים קצרים Ahava ...
May 16, 2017•10 min•Ep. 169
One of your friends or colleagues is talking your ear off – blabbering, nagging, or over analyzing. In Hebrew, you would kindly ask that person to stop being a ‘hafran,’ or literally, ‘digger.’ Guy explains how and when to use this illustrative slang. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Hofer, hoferet – Digging, excavating, talk a lot – חופר, חופרת Lahpor (lahfor) – To dig, to talk a lot – לחפור Lahpor bor – To dig a hole – לחפור בור “Hi lo mafsika lahfor li” – She ...
May 09, 2017•7 min•Ep. 168
There's so much more to learning a language than studying grammar and vocabulary. The melodies of a language, Guy says, are equally as important. So join him on this short journey through Israel's many voices to learn a thing or two about Hebrew intonation. No need to think, analyze or translate. Just listen. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Intonatsyot – Intonations – אינטונציות Music: It’s Okay, That’s Love (Korean TV drama) Julieta movie tr...
May 02, 2017•8 min•Ep. 167
Think you already know Hebrew inside out? Well, the words for 'inside' and 'out' in Hebrew may stump you yet. Guy explains them and other tricky, related phrases. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Chutz, Bahutz – Outside – חוץ, בחוץ Pnim, Bifnim – Inside – פנים, בפנים Ata rotse lashevet bifnim o bahutz? – Do you want to sit inside or outside? – ?אתה רוצה לשבת בפנים או בחוץ Hahutsa – Out, towards the outside – החוצה Pnima – Inside, towards the i...
Apr 25, 2017•10 min•Ep. 166
The Hebrew word “sagur” means closed, but is also ever useful in making deals and plans, even satisfying your hunger. Today Guy explains this word and its artful expressions about closing, finalizing, and wrapping things up. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Lisgor – To close – לסגור Lisgor delet – To close a door – לסגור דלת Lisgor misradim – To close down offices – לסגור משרדים Ba-lev sheli yesh hor – In my heart there’s a hole – בלב שלי יש ח...
Apr 18, 2017•9 min•Ep. 165
It happens all the time. Someone cut you in the line at a Tel Avivi market, just stepped right in front. What do you say to put them back in their place? That is, back behind you in the queue. Let's learn what Israelis say in this situation, paying special attention to delicate intonations that make all the difference. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon . Words and expressions discussed : Ze rak she'ela – It's just a question – זה רק שאלה Slicha – Sorry / Excuse me – סליחה Ani hay...
Apr 11, 2017•8 min•Ep. 164
Some say kissing is a universal language. "What makes a good kisser?" certainly begs an answer from teens in all parts of the world. But what about giving passionate French smooches or just a peck in Hebrew? Guy divulges the details. Words and expressions discussed : Matai nitnashek? – When will we kiss? – ?מתי נתנשק Lehitnashek – To kiss – להתנשק Lehitkalech – To shower – להתקלח Lehitlabesh – To get dressed – להתלבש Lehitnashek – To kiss each other – להתנשק Hem hitnashku – They kissed each othe...
Apr 04, 2017•10 min•Ep. 163
Let's face it; you don't want to watch that movie your friends are going to see. So how do you say so without a blunt 'no'? The word 'pahot' in Hebrew means “less”, “minus” and a few other things. Guy explains how to use 'pahot' in conversations when you want to let someone down easily. Words and expressions discussed : Pahot – Less – פחות Yoter – More – יותר Pahot aval od koev – Less, but it still hurts – פחות אבל עוד כואב Shneinu shavim, pahot o yoter – We're both equal, more or less – שנינו ש...
Mar 28, 2017•8 min•Ep. 162
How do we say "I told you so" in Hebrew? And "Who said?" or "You don't say!" In this episode, host Guy Sharett teaches these useful expressions and more for, well, talking about what people say. They all stem from the root 'amar,' meaning 'he said.' What say you, Guy? Words and expressions discussed : Amar – He said – אמר Amarta – You (m.) said – אמרתָ Amart – You (f.) said – אמרתְ Ma she-ne'emar – What was said – מה שנאמר Amart li etmol – You (f.) told me yesterday – אמרת לי אתמול She-halamt al...
Mar 21, 2017•11 min•Ep. 161
The most talked about video in Israel right now is of an Israeli Arab teacher singing a catchy Hebrew lesson to her students. Why did the video become so viral? Guy explains the civic discourse surrounding the famed tune and why this teacher is not alone in pronunciation blunders. Words and expressions discussed : Geshem Geshem Metaftef – Rain, rain pouring down– גשם גשם מטפטף Eizé kef – How fun – איזה כיף Li kanu me'il hadash – They just bought me a new coat – לי קנו מעיל חדש Ve-hayom oto elbas...
Mar 14, 2017•11 min•Ep. 160
Why do we say ‘Ani holech habaita’, I am going home, in Hebrew? What exactly is the funny ending 'habai- ta, ' if the word 'bayit' means home? Host Guy Sharett has returned home! On this episode, he explains ‘habaita’ and how to use it. Words and expressions discussed : Lahzor habaita – To come back home – לחזור הביתה Haya mamash keif lifgosh etchem – It was great meeting you – היה ממש כיף לפגוש אתכם Yerushalaima – Towards Jerusalem (biblical) – ירושלימה Le-yerushalaim – Towards Jerusalem (moder...
Mar 07, 2017•10 min•Ep. 159
If you have ever been to Israel, surely you have heard ‘ta’amin li’, believe me, used by virtually every salesmen who confidently declares that their offered price is the best in the world. The root of the word can be expressed in a plethora of ways, so host Guy Sharett teaches us how. You better believe that Britney makes an appearance. Words and expressions discussed : Ma’azinim yekarim sheli – My dear listeners – מאזינים יקרים שלי Leha’amin – To believe – להאמין Amen – So be it – אמן Halvai a...
Feb 07, 2017•9 min•Ep. 158
We have all had conversations with Israelis bereft of the common courtesies - thank you, please, or polite excuses. On this episode, host Guy Sharett explains exactly what is going on in the Israeli brain when answering our offers or questions in what seems to be curt, abrupt, and even rude ways. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Nimus – Politeness – נימוס Sicha menumeset – Polite conversation – שיחה מנומסת Efshar espresso vaksha? – May I have an espresso please? ...
Jan 31, 2017•8 min•Ep. 157
So you're in Israel. You're chatting away with someone, and then they stop you mid-sentence. Surprise, surprise. How do you tell someone to "wait a minute" or "hold on a second?" Today host Guy Sharett talks about one of the most popular words in Hebrew, rega, moment, but also "just a moment". Words and expressions discussed : Rega, rega’im – Moment/s – רגע, רגעים Rega, nahag – Just a sec., driver – רגע, נהג Efshar rega she'ela? – May I just ask one question? – אפשר רגע שאלה? Rak shniya/daka – J...
Jan 24, 2017•10 min•Ep. 156
Laredet, to go down, is the opposite of La’alot, to go up. But the root ירד has so many other meanings. We use it to talk about the rain, internet downloads, mocking our friends, taking shots of alcohol, and more raunchy terms you should definitely know - which is why this episode isn't suitable for younger listeners. Sorry kids! Words and expressions discussed : Laredet – To go down – לרדת Ma she-ole, hayav laredet – What goes up, must come down – מה שעולה, חייב לרדת Laredet me-ha-otobus / me-h...
Jan 17, 2017•8 min•Ep. 155
This week we're celebrating 1 million downloads - can you believe it? Let's celebrate together! In Hebrew of course, and talk about the root 'hagag,' חגג, and how we use it. By the way, the cake tasted amazing. Words and expressions discussed : Anachnu hogegim – We are celebrating – אנחנו חוגגים Lahgog mashehu – To celebrate something – לחגוג משהו Hogegim yomuledet le-mishehu – Celebrating birthday for someone – חוגגים יומולדת למישהו Hagiga – Celebration, party – חגיגה Hagagnu ad or ha-boker – W...
Jan 10, 2017•9 min•Ep. 154
The word נעים means pleasant, or nice. Let’s learn all about pleasantness – Guy teaches us sentences with this word that has had a long and successful career, along with Hebrew names related to its root. Oh, and how do you greet someone who just got a haircut in Arabic? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Naim – Pleasant, fine – נעים Mezeg avir naim – Nice weather – מזג אוויר נעים Naim meod – Nice meeting you – נעים מאוד Na’im lehakir – Nice meeting you – נעים להכיר...
Jan 03, 2017•7 min•Ep. 153
