language

‘Nehmad’ means ‘nice’ or ‘lovely’, but often ‘nice’ is just not enough for what we want to say. We can also say ‘nehmad,’ but in fact mean the opposite!

‘Hamud,’ which means ‘cute’ or ‘sweet,’ could be used in several ways. Listen to how ‘hamud’ can be either endearing or angry on today’s episode.

The word ‘lidfok’ is to knock or hit. But as you might imagine, it means some more explicit things too.

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

Corners often go unremembered, so Guy gives them some well-deserved attention.

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

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

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

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

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