Streetwise Hebrew

The Hebrew word דווקא does not have a direct English translation. Sometimes it means “actually” (as opposed to what you might think). At other times it means “particularly.” So what does the saying לעשות דווקא (to do a דווקא) mean? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Davka – Actually, as opposed to what you may think – דווקא “ze lo kashe bichlal, ze davka kal” – It’s not hard at all, it’s actually easy – זה לא קשה בכלל, זה דווקא קל “Eich ze kara li, lama davka itcha?” – How did it happen to me, why am I with you – איך זה קרה לי, למה דווקא איתך “Lama achshav davka kshe-tov li, at kol kach meshuna?” – Why now, when I am actually happy, you’re acting weird – למה עכשיו, דווקא כשטוב לי, את כל כך משונה Lehargiz, lehach’is – To irritate – להרגיז, להכעיס Laasot davka – Out of spite – לעשות דווקא Lav davka – Not necessarily – לאו דווקא Davka ani ochel shokolad ba-boker – I, of all people, eat chocolate in the morning – דווקא אני אוכל שוקולד בבוקר Ani davka ochel shokolad ba-boker – As o