streetwise hebrew

Elohim

April 1, 2014 00:06:19

Elohim means God in Hebrew. Why does it have a plural suffix at the end? Is it really plural in Modern Hebrew? How do we use elohim in Israeli slang, and what did we borrow from Arabic?

Ayin

March 25, 2014 0:07:04

Ayin means eye in Hebrew. How do we say ‘eyes’? What happens in Arabic? What do you call the evil eye? And how do you say ‘The apple of my eye’ in Hebrew?

Tachles

March 18, 2014 00:06:22

The Hebrew word תכל’ס is another way we Israelis cut to the chase

Rakevet – Train

March 11, 2014 0:06:03

Let’s talk about trains in Hebrew. What’s the root of רכבת, and how is it related to horse riding? Also, what do we call the Jerusalem Light rail in Hebrew and in Arabic?

Exploring Hebrew’s Mellowest, Sloppiest Corner

March 4, 2014 00:04:08

Careless improvisation is a well-developed art in Israel. The Hebrew word for it – itself an improvisation of sorts – is the focus of this episode.

A Dose of Vitamin P To Heal Your Bureaucratis

February 25, 2014 00:08:18

Here’s a few useful words that will help you make sense of Israeli bureaucracy and get through it in one piece.

Shrimpsim

February 11, 2014 0:06:38

When we need to use a foreign word in Hebrew, what do we do?

Can You…?

February 4, 2014 0:05:20

How do you ask an Israeli to do something for you without sounding like a bossy-pants?

What’s Love Got to Do With It?

January 28, 2014 0:08:02

Relationships are hard. Here are some Hebrew slang terms to express your undying love — or lack thereof — with your significant other.

I’m Absolutely Fine

January 21, 2014 0:08:35

The word beseder means okay, alright, and is one of the first words you learn in Hebrew. But where did it come from and what does it literally mean? And what’s the connection to the Ashdod Port?