Streetwise Hebrew

How to Talk ‘Ceasefire’ in Hebrew

July 29, 2014 0:06:15

Everyone’s talking about הפסקת אש, ceasefire. Let’s get to know the word הפסקה (break) and other words in its family which come from the root פסק

What’s the First Hebrew Word You Learned?

July 22, 2014 0:06:19

Shalom means ‘peace,’ ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’ – it’s one of the most popular words in Hebrew, and the first one everybody learns

Our Missile-Protected Room Is Called מָמָ”ד. What Does It Stand For?

July 15, 2014 00:07:27

מָמָ”ד is a protected room we Israelis got intimately familiar with during the operation in Gaza. What does it stand for? And we analyze the Hamas Hebrew propaganda song!

‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’: Non-committal Hebrew

July 8, 2014 00:05:46

Guy Sharett takes us through how to say in Hebrew those non-committal phrases we all rely on from time to time

Going, Going, Gone

July 1, 2014 00:05:29

Guy Sharett shows us how to make the most of the word ‘holech’ – ‘to go’ in Hebrew, and so much more

How to Dump Someone in Hebrew

June 24, 2014 0:06:15

Lizrok means ‘to throw’ in Hebrew, but how is it used in relationship lingo? Oh, and who is the most famous ‘Varda’ in Israel?

‘Yalla,’ Let’s Go!

June 14, 2014 00:05:07

We look at the Arabic word ‘yalla,’ one of the most popular words in Israeli slang. Come on, you know you want to!

The Hebrew language lay dormant for a very long while. When it reemerged from its slumber, we Israelis found ourselves without the right words for all things relating to sex. Just how serious is this problem? Quite serious. Guy explains.

The Hebrew “-Oosh” Suffix

June 3, 2014 00:06:46

Ever wondered what that “-oosh” on the end of Hebrew words is for?

‘Be Well’ and Other Sign-Offs

May 27, 2014 00:08:34

Tihye bari means “be well”. When do we use it, and what are the other ways to sign off a message in Hebrew?