What are your plans for the weekend? What are your plans for next year? Planning anything? Was this planned? Hey, any plans? On this episode, Guy explains the Hebrew root ת.כ.נ and how to say that something was unplanned. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Ten li koach – Give me strength – תן לי כוח Tochnit – Program, plan – תוכנית “Ha-sha’a shmone, ein li tochniyot” – It’s eight o’clock, I don’t have plans – השעה שמונה, אין לי תוכניות Ma ha-tochniyot? – ...
Apr 21, 2020•13 min•Ep. 292
The Hebrew word כוח means power, strength, or energy. Other than the frequently used saying, אין לי כוח, there are other words and expressions that we must cover, like “super powers,” “evil forces” and “gravity.” Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Ten li koach – Give me strength – תן לי כוח Yesh bi od koach – I still have strength – יש בי עוד כוח Ein li koach – I don’t have the energy – אין לי כוח Ein li koach elav/eleha – I don’t have energy for him/her ...
Apr 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 291
How do we say the words contagious and infect in Hebrew, and how are they related to the Hebrew word for glue ? Bonus: We’ll learn how to say sticky rice ! Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Devek - Glue - דבק Hu nidbak be-Corona - He was infected with Corona - הוא נדבק בקורונה Yesh sham nidbakim - There are infected people there - יש שם נדבקים Ha-im nitan lehidabek me-havilot she-magi’ot mi-sin? - Could we get infected from packages that arrive from Chin...
Apr 07, 2020•12 min•Ep. 290
The מדחום (thermometer) could be our best friend or worst nightmare. For some, it determines whether they can go out or must stay quarantined. So on this episode Guy covers the Hebrew words and phrases you need to know about למדוד חום, to take one's temperature, and other useful idioms during these crazy days of Corona. Stay safe! Listen to The Promised Podcast Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Madchom - Thermometer - מדחום “Anachnu omrim le-kol ha-anash...
Mar 31, 2020•11 min•Ep. 289
The Hebrew word בידוד, quarantine, will likely be the word of the year. So it's appropriate that Guy discusses its root, ב.ד.ד, and covers some of the Hebrew words derived from it, like isolation, insulation and solitude. Ruben's Pronunciation Course: https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Ani be-bidud ba-bayit - I am in quarantine at home in Shanghai - אני בבידוד בבית Hesger - Quarantine - הסגר “Ne’elatsim lehikanes le-bidud” - We have...
Mar 24, 2020•12 min•Ep. 288
What does it mean when an Israeli says, זרום איתי (zrom iti), flow with me? And what is זרם הגולף? Guy goes with the flow and explains it all. Ruben's Pronunciation Course: https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Lizrom - To flow - לזרום “Hashmal Zorem Be-chapot yadeicha” - Electricity flows in your hands - חשמל זורם בכפות ידיך “Taamin she-hayim zormim” - Just believe that life goes on - תאמין שהחיים זורמים Mayim zormim - Running water -...
Mar 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 287
What’s לקנפג ( lecanfeg ) in Hebrew? What’s לסמס ( lesames )? And what do we Israelis mean when we ask you to give us your ‘mail’? Guy explains what happens to foreign words when they start feeling comfortable in their new Israeli home. Ruben's Pronunciation Course: https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Homo’im - Gays - הומואים Ha-homo’im ve-ha-lesbiot tsa’adu ha-yom be-tel aviv’ - The gays and lesbians marched today in Tel Aviv - ההומ...
Mar 03, 2020•12 min•Ep. 286
Slang usage of the word קרוע ( ka’rua ), literally meaning ‘torn’, is fascinating because when someone says it about themselves, it means one thing, and when the same is said about them behind their back, it means something completely different. Guy explains. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Kara - He tore - קרע Kara - He read - קרא “Bachur ehad kara et sharvuli” - One guy tore my sleeve - בחור אחד קרע את שרוולי U-me-az ha-sharvul sheli karu’a - And sin...
Feb 25, 2020•13 min•Ep. 285
Guy demonstrates how to use 4 valuable online tools he thinks every Hebrew learner should know. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode Tools & Examples: Morfix Example: Yishte, he will drink Reverso Example: Sirton, film/footage Somebody posted some old footage of me from the '80s on YouTube - מישהו העלה ליוטיוב סרטון ישן שלי משנות השמונים Sirton avtacha - Security footage - סרטון אבטחה Sirton interneti - Internet footage - סרטון אינטרנטי Sirton ta’amula - Propaganda footage - סרטו...
Feb 18, 2020•9 min•Ep. 284
Ordering falafel in Israel may seem simple. But when learning Hebrew, the many different options and the barrage of short and direct questions from the seller could make the whole experience a bit stressful. On this episode, Guy explains how to keep calm through the mayhem of an Israeli falafel stand at lunch time. Ruben's Pronunciation Course: https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Mana falafel - A portion of falafel (in a pita) - מנה ...
Jan 21, 2020•10 min•Ep. 283
Many podcast listeners have written to ask, “How can I improve my Hebrew?” Some live in Israel. Others, abroad. But each has their individual linguistic needs on which they need to focus. So on this episode, Guy provides 7 tips that will help anyone, from those highly proficient to those just getting started, improve their spoken Hebrew. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode Tip #1: Watch KAN TV on youtube Clip 1 Clip 2 Kan News Tip #2: Listen to songs in Hebrew Ruchama Raz - Halomot ...
Jan 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 282
The Hebrew word הרי (harei) is a tiny elusive word used to emphasize the words that follow it. Listen to the examples Guy prepared to help explain this somewhat fancy word. Ruben's Pronunciation Course: https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Ata harei yode’a - You surely know - אתה הרי יודע Harei lama hem asu et ze - Well, you know why they did it, right? - ?הרי למה הם עשו את זה Hu harei lo holech limkor et ha-bait - Surely he’s not goi...
Jan 07, 2020•9 min•Ep. 281
It’s winter time for us in the northern hemisphere. It is also the time we start over-using the Hebrew word קר (cold) because, for us Israelis, 14-17 degrees celsius (57-63 degrees fahrenheit) is considered cold. To get us ready for cooler temperatures, Guy prepared warm-up exercises consisting of words and phrases from the root ק.ר.ר that cover all things chill, cooling and our beloved refrigerators. Ruben's Pronunciation Course: https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this E...
Dec 31, 2019•10 min•Ep. 280
The Hebrew word סיפור (sipur) means a story. Though in certain situations סיפור could also mean a matter, a thing, or a mess. The root ס.פ.ר acts a bit funny in some of its verb formats. No need to worry because on this episode Guy explains it all. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode https://tlv1.fm/happy6 New Words and Expressions: Ze haya sipur shel horef - It was a winter (love) story - זה היה סיפור של חורף Sipur ahava - Love story - סיפור אהבה Haya li sipur ito/ita - I had a (lo...
Dec 17, 2019•12 min•Ep. 279
Hebrew provides plenty of ways to wish someone well, and they all depend on the severity of the illness. So what should we say to someone with a cold? How about the flu? Pneumonia? This winter, Guy provides a linguistic toolkit for all you well-wishers to use in almost any circumstance. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode https://tlv1.fm/happy6 Bassa ep. 108 Tihye Bari ep. 3 Polish Mother ep. 4 New Words and Expressions: Hachlaka al ha-kerach - Ice skating - החלקה על הקרח Paam risho...
Dec 10, 2019•11 min•Ep. 278
Get the special course and at a special price by visiting https://tlv1.fm/happy6 The podcast recently celebrated its 6th birthday. And as part of our celebrations, Guy asked Ruben Adery to put together a special introductory online course for Streetwise Hebrew listeners. The course goes through the most mispronounced sounds in Hebrew. It combines explanatory videos with longer practice videos and provides downloadable word-lists that guide your pronunciation practice. The online course would hav...
Dec 05, 2019•4 min
The Hebrew word פיצוץ (pitsuts) means explosion but is also used in the same fashion as the English phrase, “a blast,” meaning incredible or highly entertaining. And did you know that our neighborhood corner store is called a פיצוצייה (pitsutsiya)? Today, Guy covers the root פ.צ.צ, which is the foundation for many slang words and phrases to say things like, “I'm loaded with money” or “this cafe is packed.” Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Latet la-rosh ...
Dec 03, 2019•8 min•Ep. 277
What does an Israeli judo champion mean when she says, האש כבתה לגמרי (“ha-esh kavta legamrei”)? And how do you tell a technician that your laptop keeps dying on you? In Hebrew, לכבות (“lechabot”) means to extinguish and to turn off. So please turn off all cell phones and listen as Guy explains all things כ.ב.ה. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Lechabot et ha-esh - To extinguish the fire, to put out the flames - לכבות את האש “Panas ha-rchov kiba atsmo l...
Nov 05, 2019•12 min•Ep. 276
How do you say “buzz off” or “beat it” in Hebrew? And how might it relate to paying off your mortgage? Guy explains. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Lesalek - To remove, get rid of, expel - לסלק Lesalek et kol ha-regashot ha-meyutarim - To remove all unnecessary feelings - לסלק את כל הרגשות המיותרים Lesalek metachim - To get rid of tension - לסלק מתחים Lesalek chatulim - To kick cats out - לסלק חתולים Siluk - Removing, clearing - סילוק Siluk re’alim me...
Oct 29, 2019•9 min•Ep. 275
Israelis need everything here and now, immediately. Preferably yesterday. That's why the Hebrew word זריז (zariz), quick or quickly, is constantly in use. This episode is a crash course (קורס מזורז) on the root ז.ר.ז. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Zariz - Speedy, quick - זריז Kaduri zariz mahir - My ball is quick and fast - כדורי זריז מהיר Kinu’ach shokolad zariz - A quick chocolate dessert - קינוח שוקולד זריז Li dubon zariz va-kat - I have a small a...
Oct 22, 2019•11 min•Ep. 274
In Hebrew, גנב (ganav) is a thief. Perhaps you already know its Yiddish pronunciation, ganef (גאַנעוו). But there are other, more exciting words that belong to the Hebrew root גנב, including several slang uses. Guy explains. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Ganav - Thief - גנב Ganef - Thief (Yiddish) - גאַנעוו Lignov - To steal - לגנוב Ganav sidrati - Serial thief - גנב סדרתי Al rosh ha-ganav bo’er ha-kova - On the head of the thief the hat is in flames...
Oct 15, 2019•9 min•Ep. 273
The Hebrew words סביב (saviv), סביבה (sviva), מסביב (misaviv), סבב (sevev), all come from the ס.ב.ב root. They also come in very handy in spoken Hebrew. So today, Guy explains the many words and phrases that stem from this interesting root. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Saviv – Around – סביב Tistakel kama lirdim mi-saviv – See how many hot guys there are around – תסתכל כמה לירדים מסביב Tavo mi-saviv – Come from the other side – תבוא מסביב Habet saviv – Look ar...
Oct 08, 2019•11 min•Ep. 272
We all deserve to receive good customer service and to be treated with respect. But let's be real – that's not always the case. The Hebrew word יחס means treatment, attention and service, while the plural יחסים means relations. There's lots to cover so pay close attention as Guy explains. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Tni li ktsat yachas cham, po va-sham - Give me some warm attention, affection, here and there - תני לי קצת יחס חם, פה ושם Milat yachas...
Oct 01, 2019•11 min•Ep. 271
“You decide.” “No you decide.” “No no, you decide!” So many decisions to make. On this episode, Guy talks about Hebrew words and phrases related to decision-making. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Lehachlit - To decide - להחליט Ze ha-zman lehachlit - This is the time to make a decision - זה הזמן להחליט Hu hichlit - He decided - הוא החליט Tsahal hichlit - The Israeli army decided - צה”ל החליט Hichlit > Hechlit Eich mekablim hachlatot? - How does one ...
Sep 24, 2019•10 min•Ep. 270
What Hebrew words and phrases can we use to disagree with someone? Which can be written in a reply online but not said to someone face to face? And which can be said but not written, and what intonation will give that extra oomph? On this episode, Guy goes over how to disagree with someone in written and spoken Hebrew. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Mamash lo - Totally not - ממש לא Ata pashut to’eh/At pashut to’ah - You’re simply wrong - אתה פשוט טועה...
Sep 10, 2019•9 min•Ep. 269
Sometimes people offer us things that we simply don’t want. Telemarketing? No thanks. A leaflet about a new yoga studio around the corner? No thank you. What about an offering of a slice of cheesecake baked by your friend when you're on a diet? How do we decline an offer (politely or impolitely) in Hebrew? On this episode, Guy supplies you with a toolkit for those moments when you need to decline an offer. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Alonim - Leafl...
Sep 03, 2019•9 min•Ep. 268
This week we celebrate our podcast’s sixth anniversary. Can you believe it? Six years, שש שנים. It's a good excuse to talk about שש, six, and its family of Hebrew words. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Kvish shesh - Highway six - כביש שש Kvish hotse Israel - Cross Israel highway - כביש חוצה ישראל Kav shesh - Bus no. 6 - קו שש Hayinu shisha - We were six (pl. m.) - היינו שישה Shisha chaverim - Six friends (m.) - שישה חברים Shisha yeladim - Six kids (m.)...
Aug 20, 2019•10 min•Ep. 267
How would we say, “you really scared me,” in Hebrew? How about a horror film? A coward? This week, Guy doesn't share his deepest fears but rather explains the Hebrew root פחד and its many words and phrases. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Mafchid - Scary - מפחיד Ze ma-ze mafchid - It’s really scary - זה מה-זה מפחיד Ze haya ma-ze mafchid - It was really scary - זה היה מה-זה מפחיד Seret mafchid - Scary movie - סרט מפחיד Seret eima - Horror film - סרט אימ...
Aug 13, 2019•7 min•Ep. 266
So you're on summer holiday. Do you stay at a hotel or go for a house swap? Will you exchange currency? Who is filling in for you at work while you're gone? The Hebrew root חלפ is the focus of this week's episode. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Lehachlif - To exchange, to replace, to swap - להחליף Atsa, atsot - Seaweed - אצה, אצות Ha-atsa yechola lehachlif basar - The seaweed can replace meat - האצה יכולה להחליף בשר Hi yechola lehachlif helbon min ha-...
Aug 06, 2019•11 min•Ep. 265
There are times in life when we are left disappointed ( me’uchzavim ) and it would be helpful to know how to express this disappointment in Hebrew. On this episode, Guy covers this special four letter root אכזב and checks Twitter to see what disappoints Israelis the most. Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Achzava - Disappointment - אכזבה Le’achzev mishehu - To disappoint someone - לאכזב מישהו Nachon, ze me’achzev - It’s true, it’s disappointing - נכון, ז...
Jul 30, 2019•9 min•Ep. 264
