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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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02:31

Extra: An Experiment in Advanced Hebrew

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/08/04

StreetWise Hebrew gets scientific: host Guy Sharett is conducting an experiment with brand new podcasts. Meant for listeners who want to develop their advanced language skills, these episodes are entirely in Hebrew. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Should we keep it going? Let us know. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Playlist: Nechi Nech – all this time / נצ’י נצ’ – כל הזמן הזה (lyrics) Want to see more Hebrew gems? Like Streetwise Hebrew on Facebook and Instagram

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08:07

#179 Four Years and Counting

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/08/01

Four years ago, we aired our first show, and this month, in August 2017, we are celebrating more than 1.4 million downloads. So for our fourth birthday, let’s learn the word ‘arba,’ which means ‘four’ in Hebrew, and its root. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Arba lifnot boker lo nirdemet – 4 am, I cannot sleep – ארבע לפנות בוקר לא נרדמת Arba – Four (f.) – ארבע Arba’a – Four (m.) – ארבעה Arba’a haverim – Four male friends – ארבעה חברים Arba haverot –

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08:03

#178 How Do I Look?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/07/25

So you went to buy clothes in a Tel Avivi shop. The next thing you know, the customer next to you, while trying on a dress, says that you shouldn’t wear red. Ever. Let’s talk about what just happened here and learn some phrases in clothes shopping lingo. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Lakachti le-baali kazé – I took one just like this for my husband – לקחתי לבעלי כזה Lakachti le-achoti kazé – I took one just like this for my sister – לקחתי לאחותי

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09:02

#177 It's Getting Hot in Here

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/07/18

It's so hot in Tel Aviv, you cannot believe it. Ham! But if you want to say, "I am hot", don't translate directly from English to Hebrew. Listen to this episode first. Without your kids. You'll understand in a minute. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Ham – Hot, angry, horny – חם Haya ham – It was hot – היה חם Yihye ham – It will be hot – יהיה חם Ham! – It’s hot – חם! Ha-bos sheli ham alay – My boss is angry at me – הבוס שלי חם עליי Hu ham esh, Hi

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07:11

#176 Would You Like Cheese With That Whine?

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/07/11

A teenager in central Tel Aviv said something to his friend on the phone that made Guy think: How do we say 'whiner' and 'to whine' in Hebrew? Today's episode is about the word 'bachyan' and its variations. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Hu bacha – He cried – הוא בכה Livkot – To cry – לבכות Bachiti – I cried – בכיתי Eineni tinok bachyan – I am not a whining baby – אינני תינוק בכיין Bachyan – Whiner – בכיין Bachyanut – Whining (noun) – בכיין Hu

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08:25

#175 Don't You Dare!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/07/04

How do you tell someone not to do something in Hebrew? Use ‘al’ (that’s A-L), which means ‘don’t.’ On this episode, Guy explains how to use this little word, and how to say ‘just don’t.’ Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Al tid’agu li – Don’t worry about me – אל תדאגו לי Rak al tagid li – Just don’t tell me – רק אל תגיד לי Ata al tagid li ma laasot – You (m.) don’t tell me what to do – אתה אל תגיד לי מה לעשות At al tagidi li ma laasot – You (f.)

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09:42

#174 No More Mr. Nice Guy

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/06/27

'Nehmad' means 'nice' or 'lovely', but often 'nice' is just not enough for what we want to say. How do we give it a boost to emphasize what we really mean? We can also say 'nehmad,' but in fact mean the opposite! And what do we say about a waiter who is 'too nice'? Guy gives us the nuances of 'nehmad' in this week's episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Nehmad – Nice, lovely – נחמד Lahmod – To covet – לחמוד Haya mamash nehmad – It was really

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07:18

#173 Cute as a Button

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/06/20

‘Hamud,’ which means ‘cute’ or ‘sweet,’ could be used in several ways, depending on the context and intonation. But just like in English, calling someone ‘sweetie’ in Hebrew isn’t always a good thing! Listen to Guy explain how ‘hamud’ can be either endearing or angry on today’s episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Hamud – Cute, cutie, sweet, sweetie – חמוד Lahmod – To covet – לחמוד Alhamdullila – Praise be to god – אלחמדוללה – الحمد لله Hamd

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08:44

#172 Knock Knock, a Little Profanity Here

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/06/06

The word 'lidfok' in Hebrew is to knock or hit. As you might imagine, it means some more explicit things too. In this episode, Guy explains why words like 'dafuk' and 'dfika' are difficult to use but important to understand. And how some words just shouldn't be used at all. Warning: This episode is not child friendly! Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Dafak – He knocked – דפק Ha-geshem dofek – The rain is banging – הגשם דופק Dfok dfok dfok al daltei

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10:55

#171 Catch Me If You Can!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/05/30

Litpos in formal Hebrew and litfos more colloquially both mean 'to catch', but the word has a whirlwind of other meanings, like to comprehend, take up space, or think highly of someone. Guy nearly gets lost in the possibilities, and he even finds a Yiddish connection. But don't take his word for it! Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Af ahat lo tafsa et ha-makom sheli ba-lev shelcha – Nobody took my place in your heart – אף אחת לא תפסה את המקום שלי

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08:46

#170 A Commemoration of Corners

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/05/23

We always talk about what's around the corner or why it's a bad idea to cut them, but never the corner itself. So on this episode, Guy gives corners, 'pinot' in Hebrew, the attention they deserve! Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: La-kova sheli shalosh pinot – My hat has three corners – לכובע שלי שלוש פינות Pina, pinot – Corner, corners – פינה, פינות Pinat lituf – Petting corner – פינת ליטוף Lelatef – To pet, caress – ללטף Me'ever la-pina - Beyond

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09:44

#169 For the Love of All Things Short

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/05/16

So you're shopping around for a short-sleeved shirt, and stop for an espresso. Or the boss says don't take shortcuts, but a friend's constant adventures stresses you out so much it practically shortens your life! For a lesson in all things 'katsar', short in Hebrew, listen to this episode. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Katsar – Short – קצר Espresso katsar – Short espresso – אספרסו קצר Michnasayim ktsarim – Short pants – מכנסיים קצרים Ahava ktsara

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06:46

#168 You're Digging My Ear off!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/05/09

One of your friends or colleagues is talking your ear off - blabbering, nagging, or over analyzing. In Hebrew, you would kindly ask that person to stop being a 'hafran,' or literally, 'digger.' Guy explains how and when to use this illustrative slang. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Hofer – Digging, excavating – חופר Lahpor (lahfor) – To dig – לחפור Lahfor bor – To dig a hole – לחפור בור Orly lo mafsika lahfor li – Orly does not stop "lahfor" in my

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07:55

#167 It's Not What You Say, It's How You Intonate It

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/05/02

There's so much more to learning a language than studying grammar and vocabulary. The melodies of a language, Guy says, are equally as important. So join him on this short journey through Israel's many voices to learn a thing or two about Hebrew intonation. No need to think, analyze or translate. Just listen. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Intonatsyot – Intonations – אינטונציות Music: It’s Okay, That’s Love (Korean TV drama) Julieta movie trailer

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09:31

#166 In the Hebrew Loop but Outside the Box

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/04/25

Think you already know Hebrew inside out? Well, the words for 'inside' and 'out' in Hebrew may stump you yet. Guy explains them and other tricky, related phrases. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Chutz, Bahutz – Outside – חוץ, בחוץ Pnim, Bifnim – Inside – פנים, בפנים Ata rotse lashevet bifnim o bahutz? – Do you want to sit inside or outside? – ?אתה רוצה לשבת בפנים או בחוץ Hahutsa – Out, towards the outside – החוצה Pnima – Inside, towards the inside

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09:03

#165 'Lisgor': Closing Doors and Filling Bellies

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/04/18

The Hebrew word “sagur” means closed, but is also ever useful in making deals and plans, even satisfying your hunger. Today Guy explains this word and its artful expressions about closing, finalizing, and wrapping things up. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Lisgor – To close – לסגור Lisgor delet – To close a door – לסגור דלת Lisgor misradim – To close down offices – לסגור משרדים Ba-lev sheli yesh hor – In my heart there’s a hole – בלב שלי יש חור

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07:47

#164 The Ruthless Israeli Line: How to Hold Your Own

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/04/11

It happens all the time. Someone cut you in the line at a Tel Avivi market, just stepped right in front. What do you say to put them back in their place? That is, back behind you in the queue. Let's learn what Israelis say in this situation, paying special attention to delicate intonations that make all the difference. Looking to support the show? Learn how on Patreon. Words and expressions discussed: Ze rak she'ela – It's just a question – זה רק שאלה Slicha – Sorry / Excuse me – סליחה Ani hayiti

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10:03

#163 In the Language of Kisses

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/04/04

Some say kissing is a universal language. "What makes a good kisser?" certainly begs an answer from teens in all parts of the world. But what about giving passionate French smooches or just a peck in Hebrew? Guy divulges the details. Words and expressions discussed: Matai nitnashek? – When will we kiss? – ?מתי נתנשק Lehitnashek – To kiss – להתנשק Lehitkalech – To shower – להתקלח Lehitlabesh – To get dressed – להתלבש Lehitnashek – To kiss each other – להתנשק Hem hitnashku – They kissed each other –

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07:46

#162 Hebrew Less Harsh, More Humored

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/03/28

Let's face it; you don't want to watch that movie your friends are going to see. So how do you say so without a blunt 'no'? The word 'pahot' in Hebrew means “less”, “minus” and a few other things. Guy explains how to use 'pahot' in conversations when you want to let someone down easily. Words and expressions discussed: Pahot – Less – פחות Yoter – More – יותר Pahot aval od koev – Less, but it still hurts – פחות אבל עוד כואב Shneinu shavim, pahot o yoter – We're both equal, more or less – שנינו

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10:31

#161 Say what?!

Streetwise Hebrew ·

2017/03/21

How do we say "I told you so" in Hebrew? And "Who said?" or "You don't say!" In this episode, host Guy Sharett teaches these useful expressions and more for, well, talking about what people say. They all stem from the root 'amar,' meaning 'he said.' What say you, Guy? Words and expressions discussed: Amar – He said – אמר Amarta – You (m.) said – אמרתָ Amart – You (f.) said – אמרתְ Ma she-ne'emar – What was said – מה שנאמר Amart li etmol – You (f.) told me yesterday – אמרת לי אתמול She-halamt alai

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