Streetwise Hebrew

Surprise!

The word הפתעה means “surprise.” Don’t be surprised if by the end of this episode you’ll know several uses of הפתעה to impress your Israeli friends. Oh, and everybody knows what a ביצת הפתעה is, right?

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Antique Cars and Stamp Collections

From antique cars to very slow, local buses, Guy picks up where we left off in the last episode and explains additional בניינים from the root אספ

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Doll Collector

The Hebrew word לאסוף is to collect, to gather. We use this verb in supermarkets, airports, and when we talk about people with unique collections

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Are You All Packed?

What’s the right way to pack a suitcase and what should you say to airport security when asked about your packed bags? From the root ארז we get the Hebrew words for packaging, packed gifts and more

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A Strange Series of Events

How do you watch your favorite television series? And what genre do you like most? Guy explains all things TV series and what verbs go along with them

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Take Some Initiative!

The word יוזמה means initiative. Using the verb ליזום, we Israelis often give unsolicited advice to family, friends, and even passersby, telling them to take some initiative in their life!

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The Olympics Are Here!

The Paris 2024 Olympics are here! What Hebrew words and phrases must we know in order to understand the broadcasts and fully enjoy the games? The hardest of them might just be טניס שולחן. Stam!

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Are You a Real Estate Agent?

The Hebrew word מתווך means a real estate agent. Some people really really dislike מתווכים. Let’s learn why.

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Can I Pet Your Dog?

Imagine this: You are walking your dog in the ‘Viv and, out of nowhere, someone comes up to you, clearly wanting to speak about something important. Their lips are moving. They are saying something. What are they likely to say to a dog owner like you?

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Weighing Your Options

You’re eyeing the cheddar cheese at a Tel Avivi deli. Now comes the big question: How do you ask the seller to give you 100 grams of it in Hebrew?

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