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Streetwise Hebrew

A bite-size podcast showcasing modern Hebrew and its slang. Host Guy Sharett explains what we can learn about Israeli psyche, society, and culture through the Hebrew language.

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08:59

#404 War

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/10/10

Israel is at war. Guy explains the word מלחמה and others from the same root, לחמ, that we hear on Israeli news coverage. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Milchama – War – מלחמה Milchama ve-shalom – War and Peace – מלחמה ושלום Milchemet ha-olam ha-rishona, ha-shniya – The First/Second World War – מלחמת העולם הראשונה, השנייה WW2 – מלחה”ע ה-2 Mivtsa – Operation – מבצע Lochama elektronit – Electronic warfare (lamed alef) – לוחמה אלקטרונית Lochama ba-terror –

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07:03

#403 I Need Some Self-Discipline

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/10/03

There are quite a few words in Hebrew, like משמעות (meaning) and משמעת (discipline), that are connected to the root שמע (to hear) even though it might not seem like it at first sight. Let's go over some of these words together. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Mashmaoot – Meaning – משמעות Mashmaoot ha-shem – The meaning of the name – מה משמעות השם Ma mashmaaoot ha-mila/ha-mishpat – What is the meaning of the word/sentence – מה משמעות המילה/המשפט Ma mashmaoot

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12:31

#402 Animal Sounds in Hebrew

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/09/19

If you didn’t grow up as a child in Israel, chances are you don’t know the sounds animals make in Hebrew, nor the verbs we use to describe them. Guy to the rescue. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Miao – Meow – מיאו Leyalel – To wail, to complain – ליילל Dai leyalel! – Stop complaining – די ליילל Klavlav – Small dog (kelev katan) – כלבלב Hav-hav – Woof-woof – הב-הב Kelev nove’ah – Dog barking – כלב נובח Ha-klavim novchim ve-ha-shayara overet – The dogs bark but the

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09:55

#401 Animals

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/09/05

We have many expressions with animals in Hebrew. Like, איזה חמור הייתי. Which ones can you use day-to-day and which ones can get you in trouble? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Ein haya kazot – No such thing – אין חיה כזאת Eize hamor ani – I am so stupid – איזה חמור אני Eize hamor hayiti – How stupid I was – איזה חמור הייתי “Naavod kmo hamorim” – We’ll work like donkeys – נעבוד כמו חמורים Ani oved kol yom kmo hamor – I work everyday like a dog – אני

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11:59

#400 Eat Your Vegetables

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/08/15

In Israel, the person who runs our neighborhood vegetable stall, the ירקן, is an important figure. Guy explains why. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Yerakot – Vegetables – ירקות Yarkan – Vegetable seller – ירקן Yerek – Greens – יֶרֶק Haser li yerek – I am missing my greenery – חסר לי ירק Hanut yerakot, yarkaniya – Vegetable shop – חנות ירקות, ירקנייה Mishlo’ach yerakot habaita – Vegetables delivered home – משלוח ירקות הביתה Sal yerakot organiyim – Organic

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11:35

#399 Face to Face

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/08/08

The Hebrew word פנים means face, and on its face, an ordinary and simple word. But there’s more to it in spoken Hebrew, including little things about its proper use. On this episode, Guy covers mafia talk, some politically incorrect uses of פנים, and a tourism campaign from the 1950’s. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Panim – Face – פנים Bi-fnim – Inside – בפנים Ba-huts – Outside – בחוץ Panim el mul panim – Face to face – פנים אל מול פנים Panim el panim – Face to

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10:25

#398 Who’s Putting the Kids to Sleep?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/07/04

The Hebrew word להשכיב means, to put something or someone in a horizontal position. Read that sentence again and you’ll understand why this episode is not suitable for children. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Lehashkiv – To put to rest, to put someone to bed – להשכיב “Kama kesef hishkavta al ze” – How much money did you spend on this – כמה כסף השכבת על זה “Eich ani matslicha lehashkiv et ha-ktanim kshe-yesh gdolim ba-bayit?” – How am I able to put the little ones

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09:43

#397 Only the Finest Goods

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/06/20

The Hebrew word סחורה means merchandise. When sellers in the fruit and vegetable markets shout סחורה אלף-אלף, what are they saying? And how do we say drug trafficking and drug dealers in the language of the Bible? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Socher – Trader, merchant, dealer – סוחר Socher rahitim – Furniture merchant – סוחר רהיטים Diamond dealer – Socher yahalomim – סוחר יהלומים Socher cocaine gadol – A big cocaine dealer – סוחר קוקאין גדול Socher samim,

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11:28

#396 Shopping in Hebrew

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/06/13

Where do you go shopping? How do you pay? And what do we say to a friend who just bought something new? Guy explains shopping in Israel. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Kniyot, shopping – Shopping – קניות Metsiot – Findings, good deals – מציאות Mutag, mutagim – Brand name product – מותג Mutag ha-bayit – Home brand – מותג הבית Logo, logo’im – Logo, logos – לוגו, לוגואים Mutsar – Product – מוצר Mischar – commerce, trade – מסחר Socher – trader – סוחר Socharim

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09:06

#395 My Calendars Won’t Synchronize!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/06/06

The Hebrew word for calendar is יומן. Our calendars used to be made of paper and hung up on the wall. But today, most of us have gone digital. That means all our events have to be synchronized across our many devices. So what does היומן לא מסונכרן mean? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Lua’ch shana – Calendar – לוח שנה Yoman – Calendar – יומן Lu’ach ha-shana ha-ivri (ha-lu’ach ha-ivri) – The Jewish calendar – לוח השנה העברי, הלוח העברי Yomana shel Anna Frank – Anne

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07:35

#394 I Haven’t Seen You in Ages!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/05/23

What should we say in Hebrew when we see someone we haven’t seen for a very long time? How about someone who just got back from an extended stay abroad? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Baruch shuvcha – Welcome back (m.) – ָברוך שובך Baruch shuvech – Welcome back (f.) – ברוך שובךְ Baruch shuvcha, chaver – Welcome back, my friend – ברוך שובך, חבר “Shalom rav shuvech tsipora nechmedet” – Welcome back, cute bird – שלום רב שובך ציפורה נחמדת Baruch ha-shav, brucha

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12:33

#393 Aim High

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/05/02

To aim, to tune, to intend, to really mean something. The Hebrew equivalent of these verbs all come from the root כ.ו.נ, a root which has many interesting uses in our spoken language. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Mi mechaven et ha-tnu’ah – Who is directing the traffic – מי מכוון את התנועה Lechaven ekdah le-ever mishehu – To aim a gun at someone – לכוון אקדח לעבר מישהו Az ani akhaven le-shmone kazé – I’ll aim to get there at eightish – אז אני אכוון לשמונה כזה

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09:36

#392 Which Direction Is the Wind Blowing?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/04/18

The word כיוון means direction but it’s got many different uses in day-to-day Hebrew. In this episode, Guy talks about wind direction, career trajectory, prayer orientation and so much more. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Kivoon – Direction, bearing, orientation – כיוון “Kol kivoon she-bo halachnu” – Every direction in which we went – כל כיוון שבו הלכנו Kivoon ba-kariera – Career trajectory – כיוון בקריירה Kivoon ha-ktiva be-ivrit hu mi-yamin li-smol – The

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09:35

#391 Hide and Go Seek

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/04/11

What do we say to someone really tall who is sitting in front of us in the movie theater? And how do spies communicate with each other? Guy explains the Hebrew root ח.ב.א Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Machbo’im – Hide and seek – מחבואים Mesachkim be-machbo’im – We’re playing hide and seek – משחקים במחבואים Machbo – Hideout, hiding place – מחבוא Mistor – Hiding place – מסתור Lehachbi – To hide – להחביא Lehastir – To hide – להסתיר “Tipim eich lehachbi mamtakim

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06:41

#390 See You at the Protests

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/04/04

In Hebrew, הפגנה is a demonstration, a protest. Israelis are very diligent protesters and demonstrators. Guy explains how to use the root פגנ to its fullest. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Hafgana - Demonstration, protest - הפגנה Hafganat neged - A counter demonstration - הפגנת נגד Hafganat ha-smol - The demonstration of the left - הפגנת השמאל Hafganat ha-yamin - The demonstration of the right - הפגנת הימין Hafganat ha-haredim - The ultra orthodox demonstration -

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12:14

#389 Dear Inspector

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/03/21

This episode is about the Hebrew root פקח. We call parking enforcement officers פקחי חניה. What might you say to one in order not to get a parking ticket? And what does this root have to do with kosher certificates? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Pikuach – Supervision, regulation – פיקוח Be-fikuach/be-pikuach – Under supervision – בפיקוח Gaz beiti – Domestic gas – גז ביתי “Batuach kshe-ze be-fikuach” – It’s safe when it’s under supervision – בטוח כשזה בפיקוח

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11:57

#388 Danger Zone

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/03/14

There are so many סכנות, dangers, in everyday life. How do we say, “it’s not worth the risk,” in Hebrew? And what does the Japanese word for fish have anything to do with taking risks? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Sakana la-demokratya – Danger to democracy – סכנה לדמוקרטיה Sakanat hitchashmelut – Danger of electrocution – סכנת התחשמלות Ha-demokratya be-sakana – Democracy is at risk – הדמוקרטיה בסכנה “Mevad’im she-ein ba sakana le-yeladim” – Making sure there’s

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09:38

#387 Have You Been Working Out?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/03/07

What Hebrew words and phrases do you need to know when looking for a new gym? How do we say fitness trainer, and what time is the best time to go to a gym? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Hadar kosher/Machon kosher – Fitness center, gym – חדר כושר, מכון כושר Ani holech la-machon – I am going to the gym – אני הולך למכון Minui (manuy) – Subscription, membership – מנוי, מינוי Minui “1 plus 1” – 1+1 subscription – מינוי אחד פלוס אחד Kama ole minui etslechem? – How

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08:38

#386 Exposing the Truth

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/02/14

The Hebrew word לחשוף is commonly used by archaeologists, journalists, dermatologists and… strippers. What does it mean? Guy explains. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Lahsof – To expose – לחשוף “Anahnu hosfim et ha-or shelanu la-shemesh, bederech klal bimchuvan” – We expose our skin to the sun, usually intentionally – אנחנו חושפים את העור שלנו לשמש, בדרך כלל במכוון “Gam anashim im gon or kehe yisarfu” – People with dark skin will also burn – גם אנשים עם גון עור

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09:58

#385 You Don’t Want to Mess With Me

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2023/02/07

There are people you don’t want to mess with, and there are things you shouldn’t do because they’re too much of a hassle. How do you say all this in Hebrew? Well, you’d use the עסק root, of course! Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Laasok be- – To deal with – לעסוק ב Hu osek be-ze harbe shanim – He’s been dealing with this for many years – הוא עוסק בזה הרבה שנים Al taasok be-ze achshav – You don’t have to deal with this right now – אל תעסוק בזה עכשיו Be-ma ata osek

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