Streetwise Hebrew

Catch Me If You Can!

Useful ways to use the word litfos, to catch? Guy nearly gets lost in the possibilities

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For the Love of All Things Short

This episode is an ode to all things short, or ‘katsar’ in Hebrew, from espresso to shirts, films, and fuses.

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You’re Digging My Ear off!

Guy explains the Hebrew slang word “hafran,” literally meaning digger but used to describe your chatterbox friend.

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It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Intonate It

Guy takes us on a short journey through Israel’s many voices to learn a thing or two about Hebrew intonation.

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In the Hebrew Loop but Outside the Box

Think you know Hebrew inside out? The words ‘inside’ and ‘out’ just might stump you regardless.

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‘Lisgor’: Closing Doors and Filling Bellies

“Sagur” means closed, but is also ever useful in making deals and plans, even satisfying your hunger! Guy explains.

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The Ruthless Israeli Line: How to Hold Your Own

Someone cut you in line – the chutzpah! What’s the Israeli strategy to call them out?

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In the Language of Kisses

Some say kissing is a universal language. But what about giving passionate smooches and pecks in Hebrew?

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Hebrew Less Harsh, More Humored

Sometimes less is more: How to let your friends down easily when you just don’t want to watch that movie with the word ‘pahot’.

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