Streetwise Hebrew

  • Author: Vários
  • Narrator: Vários
  • Publisher: Podcast
  • Duration: 70:02:42
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Synopsis

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.

Episodes

  • #16 Cursing Drivers

    26/11/2013 Duration: 08min

    Cursing drivers is our national sport. Here are a few tools you can use inthe next Israeli traffic light.​Streetwise Hebrew will not be responsible or liable for any misuse ofidioms, words, verbs or adjectives mentioned in this show. ​ ​Songs: ​ ​Imashcha by Hatayarim http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyXXJ3nMA68Alf Layla U-layla, Um Kulthum http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSdYI6GJu-cHayiti Manyak, Shotei Ha-nevu'a http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ou9BNKubz0 ​ ​Here are the words we talked about: חֶלְאָה​ ​חֶלְאָת הַמִּין הָאֱנוֹשִי אֱוִיל מַשְרִיש בֵּן זוֹנָה בַּת זוֹנָה מָניָאק​ ​יָא בֵּן זוֹנָה​ ​חֲתִיכַת < חַתְ'כַת​ ​חַתְ'כָת אֶפֶס אִמָא שֶלךָ < אִמָאש'ךָ  

  • #15 Sho'a (Holocaust)

    19/11/2013 Duration: 05min

    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

  • #14 Sex words in Modern Hebrew

    11/11/2013 Duration: 07min

    Our language was dormant for a while, and when we woke up, we found ourselves without the right sex words. Listen to the podcast, and write us on FB what you think about our problem.

  • #13 Kombina

    05/11/2013 Duration: 08min

    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', a 'kombina' state. So how do you use this word, and how can you even turn it into a verb?

  • #12 Tsohorayim

    29/10/2013 Duration: 06min

    'Tsohorayim' is noon time. But what do Israelis mean by "call me sometime ba-tsohorayim"? And when is 'achar ha-tsohorayim'?

  • #11 The Hebrew "-OOSH" suffix

    22/10/2013 Duration: 06min

    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) – קשתוש Im atem mitgarshim ani holechet im aboosh – If you guys get divorced, I am going with Dad – אם אתם מתגרשים, אני הולכת עם אבוש Aboosh (aba+oosh) – Dad – אבוש, אבא+וש Bat mitsvoosh – Bat Mitsva (cutsy) – בת מצווה+וש, בת מצווש Ha-yalda hachi yafa ba-gan – The prettiest girl in the kindergarten – הילדה הכי יפה בגן Maksim – Wonderful – מקסים Madhim – Amazing – מדהים Instoosh – Instagram (cute nickname) – אינסטוש   Playlist and Clips: Yehudit Ravits – Ha-yalda hachi yafa ba-gan (lyrics) Mishpachat Ein Gvul – Gay Hebrew

  • #10 Politeness in Hebrew

    15/10/2013 Duration: 06min

    Politeness in Hebrew - People say that Israelis can sometimes be rude when speaking. Or are we simply too direct? Contrary to common belief, we dohave ways to be courteous in modern Hebrew. Want to know how? Bevakasha! song: שקט בבקשה - להקת פיקוד הצפון

  • #9 Mishpachot

    08/10/2013 Duration: 07min

    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.

  • #8 Accent and pronunciation

    01/10/2013 Duration: 09min

    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. 

  • #7 Sahbak

    24/09/2013 Duration: 09min

    What's "sahbak"? In Arabic it means your friend, but what's the meaning in Hebrew? And what's sahbakiya? And there's even a verb, lehistahbek. Press 'play' to find out.

  • #6 Ata or At?

    17/09/2013 Duration: 08min

    Hebrew's default is masculine form. But what happens when a navigation application speaks to women as if they were guys?

  • #5 Already

    10/09/2013 Duration: 08min

    The word kvar, meaning "already," has so many functions in modern Hebrew, that we decided to dedicate a whole show to this wonder.

  • #4 Polish Mother

    28/08/2013 Duration: 08min

    Polish mother or Jewish mother? What does Ima Polanyia mean in contemporary Hebrew?

  • #3 ‘Be well’ and other sign offs

    24/08/2013 Duration: 07min

    How do you end a message, sms or email in Hebrew? So many options, so little time.

  • #2 Bro, How Do You Say “Dude” in Hebrew?

    20/08/2013 Duration: 05min

    How do you say 'dude' in Hebrew? You'll hear 'achi' ('brother') on the street all the time, but in which contexts should you use it? Can women say it? Guy Sharett explains.   Words and expressions discussed: Ahi / ah sheli – My brother, dude – אחי / אח שלי Gever – Man – גבר Bendam – Human being – בנאדם Haver – friend – חבר Ahi, ma kore? – What's happening, dude? – אחי, מה קורה? Ma nishma, benadam? – How are you, man? – מה נשמע, בנאדם? Haverim, ha-shulchan shelachem muchan – Friends, your table is ready – חברים, השולחן שלכם מוכן Haver, ata haser – Friend, you are missed – חבר, אתה חסר Hevré – Guys – חבר'ה Ani im ha-hevré sheli ha-erev – I am with my guys tonight – אני עם החבר'ה שלי הערב Hashvu az ha-hevré – The guys thought – חשבו אז החבר'ה Ahoti – My sister – אחותי "Sister" – Sister – סיסטר Tagid, tagidi – Tell, say (imp.) – תגיד, תגידי   Playlist and Clips: Yitzhak Rabin's funeral Nov. 1995 (TV1) Ha-dag Nachash – Shirat Hasticker (lyrics) Arik Einstein – Dudu (lyrics) Miri Masika – Hey, Achoti (lyrics)

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