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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episode 231: Ewww, That's Gross
The word mag’il in Hebrew means disgusting. And even though we're keeping it clean on the podcast, the topic of disgust might not be for everyone. That said, knowing how to say eeew gross in Hebrew is critical! We think you'll be fine as long as you're not eating lunch.
Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode
New Words and Expressions:
Achil - Edible - אכיל
Mag’il - Disgusting - מגעיל
Ze mag’il oti - It disgusts me - זה מגעיל אותי
Go’al nefesh - Disgusting - גועל נפש
“Roletat go’al nefesh” - “Disgusting roulette” - רולטת גועל נפש
Go’al nefesh shel ben adam/anashim - Disgusting person/people - גועל נפש של בנאדם/אנשים
Go’ali - Revolting - גועלי
Doche, docha - Repulsive - דוחה
Kshe-anachnu nig’alim mi-mashehu - When we are disgusted by something - כשאנחנו נגעלים ממשהו
Lehigael mi-mashehu - To be disgusted by something - להיגעל ממשהו
Lehag’il mishehu - To disgust someone - להגעיל מישהו
Ichs, ichsa, ich - Eww - איכס, איכסה, איך
If/ichs/ich eize re’ach - Eew, what a smell - איף/איכס/איך איזה ריח
Dai, ya mag’il - Stop it, you’re disgusting - די, יא מגעיל
Dai, ya doche/docha - Stop it, you’re disgusting - די, יא דוחה
Playlist and Clips:
Achil o mag’il
Rouletat go’al nefesh
Tochnit “Docha” - Educational TV
Ichs - Reality Show
Poliana Frank - Ziva (lyrics)
For advanced listeners (stand-up comedy)