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 19 minutes
episode 16: Cursing Drivers
Cursing* drivers is a national sport in Israel. Here are a few words and phrases you can use the next time someone cuts you off. * Streetwise Hebrew will not be responsible or liable for any misuse of idioms, words, verbs or adjectives mentioned in...
episode 15: Sho'a (Holocaust)
The word Sho'a, Holocaust, used to be a sacred word. Not anymore. Like many loaded words, we used and reused it. Now you can hear people using Sho'a in totally different contexts. Press 'play' to hear more. Amud Ha-esh music by Shem Tov Levy
episode 14: Sex Words in Modern Hebrew
The Hebrew language lay dormant for a very long while. When it reemerged from its slumber, we Israelis found ourselves without the right words for all things relating to sex. Just how serious is this problem? Quite serious. Guy explains. ...
episode 13: Kombina
Kombina is one of the most salient features of Israeli society. In order to survive in this country, one needs to fend for oneself, using all possible means: Contacts, resourcefulness and creative ideas.Some Israelis say we are even 'Medinat Kombina',...
episode 12: I’ll Be Back in the Afternoon
In Hebrew, צוהריים means noon, and אחר הצוהריים means afternoon. But the actual afternoon hours, the ones we Israelis think of as afternoon, may be completely different than your own. So what do we mean when we say, “call me in the...
episode 11: The Hebrew “-OOSH” Suffix
What's INSTOOSH in Hebrew? Can you guess? Not sure? Press 'play' to find out. New Words and Expressions: Hi-oosh – Hi (cutsy) – היוש Havitoosh – Havit (Barrel) + oosh – חביתוש Keshetoosh – Keshet + oosh (diminutive suffix) –...
episode 10: Politeness in Hebrew
People say that Israelis can sometimes be rude when speaking. Or are we simply too direct? Contrary to popular belief, we do have ways to be courteous in modern Hebrew. Want to know how? Bevakasha! New Words and Expressions: Bevakasha –...
episode 9: Mishpachot
What can we learn about Hebrew from documentary TV series "Mishpachot" by the Heymann Brothers? It's stories of five Israeli families, with interesting language layers.
episode 8: Accent and Pronunciation
Today, I’ll give you a few tips: how to improve your accent and pronunciation in Hebrew. There are many things you can do on your own, at home.