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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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 7 hours 8 minutes
#48 How to Talk ‘Ceasefire’ in Hebrew (Rerun)
Everyone’s talking about הפסקת אש, ceasefire. Let’s get to know the word הפסקה (break) and other words in its family which come from the root פסק. New Words and Expressions: Hafsakat-esh – Ceasefire – הפסקת אש...
episode 408: Keep On Smiling
Especially these days, it’s important to keep on smiling and to try and stay optimistic. Guy explains how to smile in Hebrew. New Words and Expressions: Hiuyooch male shinayim – A smile full of teeth – חיוך מלא שיניים...
episode 407: Words of Encouragement
In time of war, we need to cheer one another up. How do we cheer on and provide words of encouragement to those around us in Hebrew? Guy explains. New Words and Expressions: Idood – Encouragement – עידוד Shir idood – An...
#65 Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing! (Rerun)
When an Israeli tells you “al tid’ag,” or “don’t worry,” that’s when you should probably start to worry. Guy Sharett teaches us how to talk about worrying – or making sure people don’t – and what else this root, דאג,...
episode 406: Words of War
Israel is at war. There are a few words that we hear on the news all the time — words you should absolutely know. New Words and Expressions: Retsu’at aza – The Gaza Strip – רצועת עזה Retsua la-kelev – Leash for a dog –...
episode 405: You’re in Our Thoughts
What can you write to your family and friends in Israel during these difficult days of war? What’s appropriate at this moment? Guy has some ideas. New Words and Expressions: Letaksher im haverim ve-krovim – Communicate with family and...
episode 404: #404 War
Israel is at war. Guy explains the word מלחמה and others from the same root, לחמ, that we hear on Israeli news coverage. New Words and Expressions: Milchama – War – מלחמה Milchama ve-shalom – War and Peace – מלחמה...
episode 403: I Need Some Self-Discipline
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. ...
#66 A Spiritual Journey Through ‘Ru’ach’ (Rerun)
Ru’ach means wind or breeze, so you’ll hear it a lot on the weather forecast at this time of year. But it also means spirit, soul, or even ghost. Guy Sharett shows us the root’s Biblical usages, as well as its cousins...
episode 402: Animal Sounds in Hebrew
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. New Words and Expressions: Miao – Meow – מיאו Leyalel – To wail,...