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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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09:26

#212 Breaking It Down

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/05/08

What's the Hebrew language connection between the following: a book chapter, devouring an entire pizza, and the Soviet Union's breakup? Guy explains it all on today's episode. Click Here for the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode New Words and Expressions: Perek, prakim - Episode, chapter - פרק Liftoah perek hadash - To start a new chapter - לפתוח פרק חדש Ba-prakim ha-baim - On the next episodes - בפרקים הבאים At Poreket kartonim - You are unloading cardboards - את פורקת קרטונים Lifrok - To unload

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08:54

#211 Quiet Please!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/04/24

Imagine this… you’re riding on a bus in Tel Aviv. Next to you is someone talking on their cellphone much too loud. How should you ask them to “keep it down”? Today we’ll talk about those who talk too much and discuss the possible ways to ask them to stop, politely and impolitely. Click here for the all-Hebrew version of this episode New Words and Expressions: Shotkim – We are silent – שותקים Shatak – He was quiet – שתק Lishtok – To be quiet – לשתוק Shtok/shteki/shteku shniya – Shut up for a sec. –

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09:25

#210 Snatch Those Snacks!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/04/17

This episode is about the root .ח.ט.פ, which is used in the Hebrew words חטף (snatch), החטיף (beat up), and חטיף (snack). Why is this root used in the word for snacks? Because they're something you can grab and eat on the go. Now grab a seat and enjoy another deliciously appetising episode of Streetwise Hebrew. Listen to the all-Hebrew version here: www.patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New Words and Expressions: Hataf – He grabbed, snatched – הוא חטף Lahtof – To grab, snatch – לחטוף Hatafti pizza – I

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09:23

#209 Check Your Connection

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/04/03

The root חב"ר is rich. It's used in the Hebrew words for “composing”, “connecting”, “joining”, “adding”, and many more. In this episode, Guy explains this root and teaches us how to say the ever-important phrase, “I can't connect to the internet.” We also learn the difference between מחברת and חוברת. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New Words and Expressions: Targilei hibur - Addition exercises - תרגילי חיבור Lehaber - To

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09:59

#208 What a Pass!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/03/27

Meser is defined as message or theme, as in the meser of a story, or the main idea behind the text. But it also relates to text messages and to tradition. Guy explains this and more on today's episode. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New Words and Expressions: Ha-hazai moser et ha-tahazit - The weatherman delivers the forecast - החזאי מוסר את התחזית Limsor mismachim - To give documents - למסור מסמכים Tsarich limsor et

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10:17

#207 You Turn Me On!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/03/20

The words daluk, nidlak, and lehadlik are all related to turning on electric devices. However, they could also mean ‘turn on’ in the sensual sense. To complicate things further, the word letadlek, from the same root, is to ‘refuel’ as well as slang for ‘to drink alcohol.’ Perhaps this week’s show is not the most kid-friendly of episodes. Patrons can find the all-Hebrew version of this episode on http://patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New Words and Expressions: Al ha-mahane nidlak yare’ah - Over the

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09:39

#206 What Do You Think?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/03/13

"Lahshov" means to think, a crucial word and root. From "One could think" to "without thinking twice" and "think about it", this episode teaches all the thought-related expressions you can, well, think of. Pro tip: "Let me think about it" is a perfect phrase to use with pushy marketing people. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New words and expressions: Lahshov – To think – לחשוב Lakachat pesek zman ve-lo lahshov – To

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09:02

#205 Do You Even Care?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/03/06

"Lo ichpat li" -- I don’t care -- is a very useful expression. It is used for all things caring, like: "Do you even care?" and "You don’t care about me?" It is especially useful with drama queens of all sorts. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New words and expressions: Ichpat - care - אכפת Li ze lo ichpat - I don’t care - לי זה לא אכפת Lo ichpat li ma omrim alai - I don’t care what they say about me - לא אכפת לי מה

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09:51

#204 Drive My Car

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/02/27

"Linhog" means to drive, but when its root nun-hey-gimmel is taken to other verb formats, it takes on new meanings that tell us how to behave, how to lead, and more. This episode is dedicated to our dear listener Naomi Wrubel who passed away last week in NY. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New words and expressions: Anachanu mishtatfim be-tsa’ar ha-mishpacha - We pay our condolences (literally: “We share the grief of the

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10:05

#203 Breaking Point

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/02/20

Today we are covering the root shavar, which gives Hebrew its words for break, broke, broken. There are plenty of unexpected phrases to learn with this root, one of which is not for kids, so please listen to the episode without them first. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New words and expressions: Shavar - He broke - שבר Lishbor - To break - לשבור Shoveret levavot - Heartbreaker (f.) - שוברת לבבות Lishbor et ha-kelim

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10:53

#202 Food for Thought

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/02/13

How do you say Thai food in Hebrew? How about “I don’t eat coriander?” This episode is a feast of tasty eating-related words and phrases. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon at patreon.com/streetwisehebrew New words and expressions: Ochel - Food - אוכל Ochel, kadima, ochel - Food, let’s go for it, food! - אוכל, קדימה, אוכל! Ein ochel ba-bayit - There’s no food at home - אין אוכל בבית Yesh melafefonim - There are cucumbers - יש מלפפונים Yesh agasim

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09:29

#201 A Matter of Taste

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/02/06

We don’t talk enough about food on our podcast. The Hebrew word טעים means tasty, and its root, טעמ, makes up a whole family of culinary terms that are important to know. Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon New Words and Expressions: Ta’im lecha, ta’im lach, ta’im lachem – Is it tasty (for you)? – טעים לךָ? טעים לךְ? טעים לכם? Ta’im she-ein dvarim ka-ele – So delicious that there are no things like it – טעים שאין דברים כאלה Ta’am, pl. Te’amim – Taste, flavor, sense, reason – טעם, טעמים Al ta’am

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11:53

#200 Giving Two Hundred Percent

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/01/30

To mark the 200th episode of Streetwise Hebrew, learn to say matayim, two hundred in Hebrew, and to talk about this special suffix for pairs, ‘ayim’. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon. New words and expressions: Perek matayim - Episode number 200 - פרק 200 Me’a, meot - Hundred, century/centuries - מאה, מאות Matayim - Two hundred - מאתיים Alpayim - Two thousand - אלפיים Elef - One thousand - אלף Anachnu achshav be-alpayim u-shmone-esre - We’re now in 2018

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10:05

#199 Dream a Little Dream of Me

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/01/23

Halom is a dream in Hebrew, plural, Halomot. There’s lots of songs about halomot. But how is it related to Guy’s grandpa? Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon. New words and expressions: Halom, halomot - Dream - חלום Halomot be-aspamya - Unrealistic dreams - חלומות באספמיה He-hayit o halamti halom - Did you (f.) exist or was I just dreaming? - ההיית או חלמתי חלום? Rachel ha-meshoreret - Rachel the poet - רחל המשוררת Kvutsa - Group - קבוצה Kibbutz - Kibbutz -

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09:39

#198 Pick Up After Your Dog With "Tarimu"

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/01/16

The Tel Aviv municipality launched a new campaign to encourage people to pick up after their dogs. ‘Tarimu’ means ‘pick up’, imperative, plural. But it has another meaning in the Tel Avivi gay lingo. What does it mean? Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon. New words and expressions: Merimim et ha-yadayim gavoha la-shamayim - Raising their hands up to the sky - מרימים את הידיים, גבוה לשמיים Leharim - To pick up, to lift - להרים Tarimu - Pick up (imp., pl.) -

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10:12

#197 Straighten Those Split Ends

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/01/09

The root חל”ק has so many meanings. It has to do with separation, borders and partitions, so you can imagine how popular it is here in the Middle East. But it has more meanings, for example at the hair stylist, in a stadium or even on a banana peel. Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon. New words and expressions: Tochnit ha-haluka - The partition plan - תכנית החלוקה Halukat itonim - Newspaper distribution - חלוקת עיתונים Mehalek itonim - Newsboy - מחלק

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10:42

#196 Got Chutzpah

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2018/01/02

Almost everybody knows the word chutzpah, audacity, brash behaviour. When is it positive and when is it negative? And what’s hutzpah israelit? Looking for the full Hebrew version of this episode? You'll find it on Patreon. New words and expressions: Hatichat hatsuf - You cheeky bastard - חתיכת חצוף Limhok - to erase - למחוק Titbayesh lecha - Shame on you - תתבייש לך Ata pashut hatsuf - You’re just cheeky - אתה פשוט חצוף Na’ara yechola lihyot hatzufa - A girl can be audacious, brash - נערה יכולה

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08:37

#195 So, then...

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/12/26

English has ‘like’ and ‘kinda’. What do Hebrew speakers use as fillers? And what did we borrow from Arabic? Guy explains. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Em - Umm - אֶם Achshav ani margish - Now I feel - עכשיו אני מרגיש Ke’ilu lo yode’a klum - As if I know nothing - כאילו לא יודע כלום Ke’ilu (kilu) - As if - כאילו, כילו Zot omeret (ztomeret, stomeret) - It means - זאת אומרת, זתומרת, סתומרת Az - So, then - אז Ya’ani - Like, As if (arabic) - יעני

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09:32

#194 Ummm . . . Uhhh . . . Errr . . .

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/12/19

Today, um, Guy talks, um, about fillers like ‘Eh’ in Hebrew and about other things we say when we try to think and talk at the same time. Learn why this is important, especially for people who want to improve their Hebrew. New words and expressions: Eh - Um - אֶה Ve… - And - ו… Ve-tagidi - And tell me (f.)… - ותגידי Ve-tagid li - And tell me (m.) - ותגיד Yoter eh kashim - More, um, difficult - יותר, אֶה, קשים Al mashehu she… - About something that… - על משהו ש... Legamgam - To stutter - לגמגם Gimgum

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09:07

#193 Bored to Death

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/12/12

We were all kids once, and at least in Israel, during the summer holiday, we used to tell our parents, mesha’amem li, I am bored. Answers varied, as you can imagine, but let’s talk for a sec about boredom-bored-boring in Hebrew. Words and expressions discussed: Mesha'amem - Boring - משעמם Mesha'mem li - I am bored - משעמם לי Mesha’amem la’allah / me-sha’amem ticho / ma-ze mesha’amem - It’s so boring - משעמם לאללה / משעמם טיכו / מה-זה משעמם Meshu'amam - Bored - משועמם Shiamum - Boredom - שעמום

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