World Cup Hebrew Lingo

Photo: Matanya Tausig/Flash90

You’re home, in front of the TV screen, watching one of the most important football games in the world cup. Suddenly, your team goes on the offensive. This could be the big moment. What Hebrew words and phrases do you shout in order to help bring them to victory?

New Words and Expressions:

Yalla – Yalla – יאללה

Nu – Come on – נו

Yeshhhhhhhhh – Yeaaaaaah! – יששששש

Ta’avir ta’kadur – Pass the ball – תעביר ת’כדור

Timsor ta’kadur – Pass the ball – תמסור ת’כדור

Ta’avir kadima – Move the ball forward – תעביר קדימה

Kadima – Go forward – קדימה

Hinne – Here it is – הינה

Yofi! – Great! – יופי

Ten! – Give! – תן

Playlist and Clips:

Shlomi Arbeitman – Pass pass, it’s a come

Elai Botner & Yaldei Ha-huts – Kadima Hal’ah (lyrics)

Matti Caspi – Hinne-Hinne (lyrics)

Roni Dalumi – Ten (lyrics)

Ep. no. 42 about yalla

Ep. no. 51 about yofi

Ep. 83 about ten and latet

Ep. 208 about masar

Ep. 328 about kadima

Ep. 334 about taavir

Previous Episodes

Want to see more Hebrew gems? Like Streetwise Hebrew on Facebook and Instagram.

Want Guy to talk about a pressing Hebrew issue? Find him at StreetwiseHebrew.com or follow him on Twitter.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Listen on your favorite podcast app