Streetwise Hebrew

​How do we say darling or honey in Hebrew? And can we use kapara and motek for both male and female? Listen to our lovey dovey podcast.

The level of service in Israel can change from day to day, hour to hour. It depends on many factors, like the mood of the serving staff, life in the city, and other seemingly random factors. Guy explains.

In Hebrew, זזים (we’re making a move), זזנו (we made a move), and נזוז (we’ll make a move) are all used in the same way to say, “yalla, let’s go.” Guy explains.

The Hebrew word for husband is בעל, which also means owner. It’s no wonder, then, that so many Israeli women dislike its use. So what can we say instead?

Cursing drivers is a national sport in Israel. Here are a few words and phrases you can use the next time someone cuts you off.