Streetwise Hebrew

Knives Out: Streetwise Hebrew on the Language of Stabbing

The word “dkira” – “stabbing” – is unfortunately becoming the soundtrack to our lives here in Israel at the moment.

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Crazy Hebrew for Crazy Days

We are going through some “yamim meshugaim” – “crazy days” – in Israel at the moment, so let’s talk about how we drive someone crazy in Hebrew.

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Celebrating 100 Episodes by Saying Toda

This is our 100th podcast episode – time to say, “toda raba.” So on this special occasion, we’ll learn how to thank someone both profusely and cynically in Hebrew.

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Shoulda Coulda Woulda

Hebrew has this interesting structure: Verb “haya” (past tense of “to be”) plus a conjugated verb in the present, like “hayiti holech.”

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Be’Ezrat Ha-Shem: A Helping Hand With Your Hebrew

An “ozer” is an “assistant,” but could also mean “he’s helping” – a verb in the present tense. How are you supposed to know which one it is?

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“Amud”: A Pole of Good Standing

Host Guy Sharett teaches us the important Hebrew words that come from the root “ע.מ.ד” including “la’amod” – “to stand.”

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May Every Day Be a Streetwise Day!

In English, wishing someone a good day is so easy. But in Hebrew, you have to take into account a few different things, like gender for instance.

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In Case of Emergency, Call Streetwise Hebrew

Many things “happen” here in the Holy Land, which is why the root “kara” – ק.ר.ה – with all its derivatives, is so popular.

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Please Press Pound. You’re on Ma’ane Koli

Today we’ll learn words and terms you’ll be hearing while waiting on the phone, plus a tip how to quickly reach a real live customer service rep.

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