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WORD OF THE DAYמִטְבָּחNoun · masculine · Singularkitchen
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# 21 · Wednesday 23 September
מִטְבָּח
Noun · masculine · Singularmit-BAKH
kitchen
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Everyday phrases
בְּסֵדֶר
beseder
Okay; all right
How to use it
Agreeing or indicating that something is acceptable. It can be lukewarm rather than enthusiastic.
A
נִיפָּגֵשׁ קְצָת יוֹתֵר מְאוּחָר?
Shall we meet a little later?
B
בְּסֵדֶר, אֵין בְּעָיָה.
Okay, no problem.
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נִיפָּגֵשׁ קְצָת יוֹתֵר מְאוּחָר?
בְּסֵדֶר, אֵין בְּעָיָה.
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Emergency phrases & words
Need help, a bathroom, or just a slower conversation? Keep these essentials close, even before you can read Hebrew.
Say the CAPITAL part a little more strongly. The pronunciation symbols /χ/ and /x/ describe a sound made at the back of the mouth; /ts/ joins /t/ and /s/. Speaker labels show which form to use about yourself.
Urgent help
Short phrases to say aloud or show to someone nearby.
Help!
עֶזְרָה!
ez-RA!
I need help
Masculine speaker
אֲנִי צָרִיךְ עֶזְרָה
a-NI tsa-RIKH ez-RA
Feminine speaker
אֲנִי צְרִיכָה עֶזְרָה
a-NI tsri-KHA ez-RA
This is an emergency
זֶה מִקְרֵה חֵירוּם
ze mik-RE khe-RUM
Call an ambulance!
תַּזְמִינוּ אַמְבּוּלַנְס!
taz-MI-nu am-bu-LANS!
Addressed to people nearby.
Call the police!
תִּתְקַשְּׁרוּ לַמִּשְׁטָרָה!
tit-kash-RU la-mish-ta-RA!
Addressed to people nearby.
I’m having trouble breathing
קָשֶׁה לִי לִנְשֹׁם
ka-SHE li lin-SHOM
I’m hurt / I’ve been injured
נִפְצַעְתִּי
nif-TSA-ti
It hurts here
כּוֹאֵב לִי פֹּה
ko-EV li po
Point to where it hurts.
Where is the protected space?
אֵיפֹה הַמֶּרְחָב הַמּוּגָן?
EY-fo ha-mer-KHAV ha-mu-GAN?
Don’t touch me!
אַל תִּגְּעוּ בִּי!
al tig-U bi!
Addressed to people nearby.
Alphabet
Hebrew has 22 letters and is read from right to left. Learn the printed shapes, letter names, and everyday Israeli sounds. Listen plays the letter’s name.
Follow the letters from the right of each row. CAPITAL syllables show the stress. Listen to each letter to learn its pronunciation.
- א
Alef
אָלֶף
A-lef
Often silent; can mark a brief catch in the throat. Its vowel comes from the word.
- בּ / ב
Bet / Vet
בֵּית
bet
בּ has the sound /b/. ב has the sound /v/.
- ג
Gimel
גִּימֶל
GI-mel
The sound /ɡ/.
- ד
Dalet
דָּלֶת
DA-let
The sound /d/.
- ה
He
הֵא
hey
The sound /h/; often silent at the end of a word.
- ו
Vav
וָו
vav
The sound /v/. Also helps write the vowels /o/ and /u/.
- ז
Zayin
זַיִן
ZA-yin
The sound /z/.
- ח
Khet
חֵית
khet
The sound /χ/ or /x/, made by passing air through the back of the mouth.
- ט
Tet
טֵית
tet
The sound /t/.
- י
Yod
יוֹד
yod
The sound /j/. Also helps write vowels such as /i/.
- כּ / כ
Kaf / Khaf
כַּף
kaf
כּ has the sound /k/. כ has the sound /χ/ or /x/.
- ל
Lamed
לָמֶד
LA-med
The sound /l/.
- מ
Mem
מֵם
mem
The sound /m/.
- נ
Nun
נוּן
nun
The sound /n/. The letter name is pronounced /nun/.
- ס
Samekh
סָמֶךְ
SA-mekh
The sound /s/.
- ע
Ayin
עַיִן
A-yin
Often silent or a brief throat catch in everyday Israeli Hebrew; some speakers use a deeper throat sound.
- פּ / פ
Pe / Fe
פֵּא
pey
פּ has the sound /p/. פ has the sound /f/.
- צ
Tsadi
צָדִי
TSA-di
The sound /ts/, made by joining /t/ and /s/.
- ק
Qof
קוֹף
kof
The sound /k/. Also commonly called Kuf.
- ר
Resh
רֵישׁ
resh
r, usually made near the back of the mouth in Israeli Hebrew.
- שׁ / שׂ
Shin / Sin
שִׁין
shin
שׁ has the sound /ʃ/ (dot on the right). שׂ has the sound /s/ (dot on the left).
- ת
Tav
תָּו
tav
The sound /t/.
Five final forms
These letters change shape at the end of a word. They are forms of the same letters, not extra letters. “Sofit” means “final”.
RegularכFinalך
Final kaf
kaf so-FIT
Usually the sound /χ/ or /x/.
RegularמFinalם
Final mem
mem so-FIT
The sound /m/.
RegularנFinalן
Final nun
nun so-FIT
The sound /n/.
RegularפFinalף
Final pe
pey so-FIT
Usually the sound /f/.
RegularצFinalץ
Final tsadi
TSA-di so-FIT
The sound /ts/, made by joining /t/ and /s/.
Numbers
Start with 0–20, then use tens and hundreds to build bigger numbers. Digits run from left to right, even inside Hebrew text.
Use feminine forms when counting on their own or with feminine nouns. Use masculine forms with masculine nouns. The noun determines the form, regardless of who is speaking. CAPITAL syllables show the stress; “kh” is the “ch” in Scottish “loch”.
Showing feminine forms. Round tens and hundreds are the same in both views.
0–20
0
אֶפֶס
E-fes
1
אַחַת
a-KHAT
2
שְׁתַּיִם
SHTA-yim
3
שָׁלוֹשׁ
sha-LOSH
4
אַרְבַּע
AR-ba
5
חָמֵשׁ
kha-MESH
6
שֵׁשׁ
shesh
7
שֶׁבַע
SHE-va
8
שְׁמוֹנֶה
SHMO-ne
9
תֵּשַׁע
TE-sha
10
עֶשֶׂר
E-ser
11
אַחַת עֶשְׂרֵה
a-KHAT es-RE
12
שְׁתֵּים עֶשְׂרֵה
shteym es-RE
13
שְׁלֹשׁ עֶשְׂרֵה
shlosh es-RE
14
אַרְבַּע עֶשְׂרֵה
AR-ba es-RE
15
חֲמֵשׁ עֶשְׂרֵה
kha-MESH es-RE
16
שֵׁשׁ עֶשְׂרֵה
shesh es-RE
17
שְׁבַע עֶשְׂרֵה
shva es-RE
18
שְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה
SHMO-ne es-RE
19
תְּשַׁע עֶשְׂרֵה
tsha es-RE
20
עֶשְׂרִים
es-RIM
Tens · 30–90
30
שְׁלֹשִׁים
shlo-SHIM
40
אַרְבָּעִים
ar-ba-IM
50
חֲמִשִּׁים
kha-mi-SHIM
60
שִׁשִּׁים
shi-SHIM
70
שִׁבְעִים
shiv-IM
80
שְׁמוֹנִים
shmo-NIM
90
תִּשְׁעִים
tish-IM
Hundreds & thousands
100
מֵאָה
me-A
200
מָאתַיִם
ma-TA-yim
300
שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת
shlosh me-OT
400
אַרְבַּע מֵאוֹת
AR-ba me-OT
500
חֲמֵשׁ מֵאוֹת
kha-MESH me-OT
600
שֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת
shesh me-OT
700
שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת
shva me-OT
800
שְׁמוֹנֶה מֵאוֹת
SHMO-ne me-OT
900
תְּשַׁע מֵאוֹת
tsha me-OT
1,000
אֶלֶף
E-lef
2,000
אַלְפַּיִם
al-PA-yim
Putting numbers together
Say the larger part first and join the final part with “and” (וְ / וּ). For example, 21 is “twenty and one”.
21
עֶשְׂרִים וְאַחַת
es-RIM ve-a-KHAT
32
שְׁלֹשִׁים וּשְׁתַּיִם
shlo-SHIM u-SHTA-yim
101
מֵאָה וְאַחַת
me-A ve-a-KHAT
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ד־ח־ףPushing1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Pushing
Meaning notes & sources
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ז־מ־ןInviting or arranging; Time1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Inviting or arranging; Time
Meaning notes & sources
These letters have several recorded senses. They need not all apply to every word in this family.
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ח־ב־רFriendship, to fellowship, or to connection; The practice of sorcery1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Friendship, to fellowship, or to connection; The practice of sorcery
Meaning notes & sources
These letters have several recorded senses. They need not all apply to every word in this family.
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ח־ז־קStrength, power, grasping1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Strength, power, grasping
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ח־ל־ףPassing, changing and replacing1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Passing, changing and replacing
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ח־נ־הDeclining, laying camp, parking; Kindness1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Declining, laying camp, parking; Kindness
Meaning notes & sources
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ח־ש־בThinking and calculating1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Thinking and calculating
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ט־ב־חSlaughtering and butchering; preparing food1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Slaughtering and butchering; preparing food
Meaning notes & sources
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י־ח־דOne / unity1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
One / unity
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י־מ־ןThe right side; also skill or proficiency1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
The right side; also skill or proficiency
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מ־י־םWater1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Water
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מ־ל־ץRecommending and advising1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Recommending and advising
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נ־כ־רRecognizing1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Recognizing
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ס־ד־רArrangement, order1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Arrangement, order
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ע־כ־בHolding back, hindering or delaying1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Holding back, hindering or delaying
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פ־ר־ג־ןBeing happy for someone; giving credit or encouragement1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Being happy for someone; giving credit or encouragement
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פ־ת־חOpening or developing1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Opening or developing
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צ־ו־תA team or crew; also obedience1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
A team or crew; also obedience
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ש־י־םPutting, placing and assigning1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Putting, placing and assigning
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ש־כ־ןDwelling, residing and being a neighbour1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Dwelling, residing and being a neighbour
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ש־כ־רHiring, rent and earnings; separately, drunkenness1 reading
ROOT MEANING CLUE
Hiring, rent and earnings; separately, drunkenness
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Words in this family
Meanings adapted from Wiktionary via Kaikki and the dictionaries linked with each clue. Dictionary text: CC BY-SA 4.0. A word-family clue uses related words where a separate root definition is unavailable.
Slang corner
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365 expressions to discover
Slang
סַבַּבָּה
sababa
Great; sounds good
How to use it
Agreeing to a casual plan. Friendly and informal.
A
נִיפָּגֵשׁ בִּשְׁמוֹנֶה?
Shall we meet at eight?
B
סַבַּבָּה, נִתְרָאֶה שָׁם.
Sounds good, see you there.
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נִיפָּגֵשׁ בִּשְׁמוֹנֶה?
סַבַּבָּה, נִתְרָאֶה שָׁם.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Everyday phrases
תּוֹדָה רַבָּה
toda raba
Thank you very much
How to use it
Expressing stronger thanks for help or kindness. Suitable in most situations.
A
הֵבֵאתִי לְךְ אֶת הַסֵּפֶר.
I brought you the book.
B
תּוֹדָה רַבָּה, זֶה מַמָּשׁ עוֹזֵר.
Thank you very much, that's really helpful.
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הֵבֵאתִי לְךְ אֶת הַסֵּפֶר.
תּוֹדָה רַבָּה, זֶה מַמָּשׁ עוֹזֵר.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Everyday phrases
הִסְכִּים שֶׁלֹּא לְהַסְכִּים
hiskim shelo lehaskim
Agreed to disagree
How to use it
Ending a disagreement without reaching the same opinion. Usually expressed in the plural when both people agree.
A
הַגָּעָתֶם לְהַסְכָּמָה?
Did you reach an agreement?
B
הִסְכַּמְנוּ שֶׁלֹּא לְהַסְכִּים.
We agreed to disagree.
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הַגָּעָתֶם לְהַסְכָּמָה?
הִסְכַּמְנוּ שֶׁלֹּא לְהַסְכִּים.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Slang
טָחוּן
takhun
Loaded; very wealthy
How to use it
Talking casually about someone having lots of money. Can sound envious or teasing.
A
יֵשׁ לוֹ שְׁלוֹשָׁה בָּתֵּי נוֹפֶשׁ.
He has three holiday homes.
B
הוּא כַּנִּרְאֶה טָחוּן.
He must be loaded.
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יֵשׁ לוֹ שְׁלוֹשָׁה בָּתֵּי נוֹפֶשׁ.
הוּא כַּנִּרְאֶה טָחוּן.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Everyday phrases
יֵש לִי שְׁאֵלָה
yesh li she'ela
I have a question
How to use it
Politely entering a discussion to ask something. Useful with friends or in a lesson.
A
סְלִיחָה, יֵש לִי שְׁאֵלָה.
Excuse me, I have a question.
B
בֶּטַח, מָה רָצִיתָ לָדַעַת?
Of course, what did you want to know?
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סְלִיחָה, יֵש לִי שְׁאֵלָה.
בֶּטַח, מָה רָצִיתָ לָדַעַת?
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Idioms
רָחוֹק מֵהָעַיִן, רָחוֹק מֵהַלְּבָ
rakhok meha'ayin, rakhok mehalev
Out of sight, out of mind
How to use it
Reflecting on how distance can weaken a connection. Usually said about relationships or attention.
A
מֵאָז שֶׁעָבַרְנוּ כִּמְעַט לֹא נִפְגַּשְׁנוּ.
Since we moved, we've hardly met.
B
רָחוֹק מֵהָעַיִן, רָחוֹק מֵהַלֵּב.
Out of sight, out of mind.
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מֵאָז שֶׁעָבַרְנוּ כִּמְעַט לֹא נִפְגַּשְׁנוּ.
רָחוֹק מֵהָעַיִן, רָחוֹק מֵהַלֵּב.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Slang
כַּיִיף
kiyef
Had fun; enjoyed himself
How to use it
Describing someone having a good time. Casual past masculine form.
A
אֵיךְ הַיֶּלֶד בְּחוּפְשָׁה?
How's the child doing on holiday?
B
הוּא כַּייף כָּל הַיּוֹם בַּבְּרֵיכָה.
He had fun in the pool all day.
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אֵיךְ הַיֶּלֶד בְּחוּפְשָׁה?
הוּא כַּייף כָּל הַיּוֹם בַּבְּרֵיכָה.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Everyday phrases
פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים
panim el panim
Face to face
How to use it
Choosing an in-person conversation. Useful when a message or call feels insufficient.
A
נְדַבֵּר בַּטֵּלֵפוֹן?
Shall we talk on the phone?
B
עָדִיף פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים.
Face to face would be better.
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נְדַבֵּר בַּטֵּלֵפוֹן?
עָדִיף פָּנִים אֶל פָּנִים.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Slang
אַחְלָה
akhla
Great; excellent
How to use it
Praising something casually. This form works before masculine and feminine nouns.
A
אֵיךְ הָיָה הַטִּיּוּל?
How was the trip?
B
אַחְלָה טִיּוּל!
A great trip!
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אֵיךְ הָיָה הַטִּיּוּל?
אַחְלָה טִיּוּל!
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Everyday phrases
אֵין בְּעַד מָה
en be'ad ma
You're welcome; don't mention it
How to use it
Responding politely to thanks. Literally there is nothing to thank for.
A
תּוֹדָה שֶׁעָזַרְתָּ לִי.
Thanks for helping me.
B
אֵין בְּעַד מָה.
You're welcome.
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תּוֹדָה שֶׁעָזַרְתָּ לִי.
אֵין בְּעַד מָה.
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Idioms
חָשַׁב מִחוּץ לַקּוּפְסָה
khashav mikhuts lakufsa
Thought outside the box
How to use it
Describing an unconventional solution. A common phrase in work and problem-solving.
A
אֵיךְ מְצָאתֶם פִּתְרוֹן?
How did you find a solution?
B
חָשַׁבְנוּ מִחוּץ לַקּוּפְסָה.
We thought outside the box.
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אֵיךְ מְצָאתֶם פִּתְרוֹן?
חָשַׁבְנוּ מִחוּץ לַקּוּפְסָה.
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Slang
יָבֵשׁ
yavesh
Dull; boring
How to use it
Describing something lacking energy or interest. יבשה agrees with a feminine noun.
A
אֵיךְ הָיָה הַשִּׁיעוּר?
How was the lesson?
B
קְצָת יָבֵשׁ, בְּלִי דּוּגְמָאוֹת.
A bit dry, with no examples.
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אֵיךְ הָיָה הַשִּׁיעוּר?
קְצָת יָבֵשׁ, בְּלִי דּוּגְמָאוֹת.
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Everyday phrases
הֶמְשֵׁךְ יָבוֹא
hemshekh yavo
To be continued
How to use it
Playfully pausing a story or announcing that more will follow.
A
וּמָה קָרָה אַחַר כָּךְ?
And what happened next?
B
הֶמְשֵׁךְ יָבוֹא, עַכְשָׁיו חַיָּיבִים לָצֵאת.
To be continued, we have to leave now.
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וּמָה קָרָה אַחַר כָּךְ?
הֶמְשֵׁךְ יָבוֹא, עַכְשָׁיו חַיָּיבִים לָצֵאת.
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Idioms
מִי שֶׁנִּכְוָה בְּרוֹתְחִין נִזְהָר בְּצוֹנְנִין
mi shenikhva berotkhin nizhar betsonenin
Once bitten, twice shy
How to use it
Explaining caution after a bad experience. A traditional saying with somewhat literary wording.
A
לָמָּה אַתָּה בּוֹדֵק כָּל פְּרָט?
Why are you checking every detail?
B
מִי שֶׁנִּכְוָה בְּרוֹתְחִין נִזְהָר בְּצוֹנְנִין.
Once bitten, twice shy.
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לָמָּה אַתָּה בּוֹדֵק כָּל פְּרָט?
מִי שֶׁנִּכְוָה בְּרוֹתְחִין נִזְהָר בְּצוֹנְנִין.
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Slang
צ׳וֹטֵט
chotet
Chatted online
How to use it
Describing an informal online conversation. Past masculine form.
A
עִם מִי הוּא דִּיבֵּר?
Who was he talking to?
B
הוּא צ׳וֹטֵט עִם חֲבֵרִים.
He chatted online with friends.
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עִם מִי הוּא דִּיבֵּר?
הוּא צ׳וֹטֵט עִם חֲבֵרִים.
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Idioms
בְּאַרְבַּע עֵינַיִים
be'arba einayim
In private; just the two of us
How to use it
Requesting a private conversation. Literally refers to four eyes belonging to two people.
Literally: With four eyes.
A
אֶפְשָׁר לְדַבֵּר בְּאַרְבַּע עֵינַיִים?
Can we talk in private?
B
בֶּטַח, נֵצֵא רֶגַע הַחוּצָה.
Sure, let's step outside for a moment.
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אֶפְשָׁר לְדַבֵּר בְּאַרְבַּע עֵינַיִים?
בֶּטַח, נֵצֵא רֶגַע הַחוּצָה.
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Slang
יַאלְלָה
yalla
Come on; let's go
How to use it
Getting a group moving or starting something. Tone can sound encouraging or impatient.
A
כּוּלָּם מוּכָנִים?
Is everyone ready?
B
יַאלְלָה, יוֹצְאִים!
Let's go, we're leaving!
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כּוּלָּם מוּכָנִים?
יַאלְלָה, יוֹצְאִים!
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Everyday phrases
עַל לֹא דָּבָר
al lo davar
Don't mention it
How to use it
Replying politely when thanked. Slightly more deliberate than a quick בכיף.
A
תּוֹדָה עַל הַהֶסְבֵּר.
Thanks for the explanation.
B
עַל לֹא דָּבָר, בְּשִׂמְחָה.
Don't mention it, happy to help.
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תּוֹדָה עַל הַהֶסְבֵּר.
עַל לֹא דָּבָר, בְּשִׂמְחָה.
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Idioms
טָמֵן רֹאשׁוֹ בְּחוֹלְ
taman rosho bakhol
Buried his head in the sand
How to use it
Criticising avoidance of an obvious problem. The possessive changes with the person.
Literally: Buried his head in the sand.
A
לָמָּה הוּא לֹא פּוֹתֵחַ אֶת הַמִּכְתָּבִים?
Why isn't he opening the letters?
B
הוּא טוֹמֵן אֶת רֹאשׁוֹ בַּחוֹל.
He's burying his head in the sand.
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לָמָּה הוּא לֹא פּוֹתֵחַ אֶת הַמִּכְתָּבִים?
הוּא טוֹמֵן אֶת רֹאשׁוֹ בַּחוֹל.
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Slang
צוֹלֵעַ
tsole'a
Weak; not very convincing
How to use it
Criticising an excuse or attempt as unconvincing. A figurative use of limping.
A
הוּא אָמַר שֶׁהַשָּׁעוֹן עָצַר.
He said his watch stopped.
B
זֶה תֵּירוּץ צוֹלֵעַ.
That's a weak excuse.
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הוּא אָמַר שֶׁהַשָּׁעוֹן עָצַר.
זֶה תֵּירוּץ צוֹלֵעַ.
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Everyday phrases
הָיֹה הָיָה
hayo haya
Once upon a time
How to use it
Beginning a story in a traditional storytelling style. Common with children and playful narratives.
A
תְּסַפְּרִי לִי סִיפּוּר?
Will you tell me a story?
B
הָיֹה הָיָה חָתוּל קָטָן...
Once upon a time there was a little cat...
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תְּסַפְּרִי לִי סִיפּוּר?
הָיֹה הָיָה חָתוּל קָטָן...
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Idioms
עַל רֹאשׁ הַגַּנָּב בּוֹעֵר הַכּוֹבַעַ
al rosh haganav bo'er hakova
A guilty person gives themselves away
How to use it
Suggesting that defensive behaviour reveals guilt. This is an accusation, so avoid using it lightly.
A
עוֹד לֹא הֶאֱשִׁימוּ אוֹתוֹ וְהוּא מִתְגּוֹנֵן.
No one has accused him and he's already defending himself.
B
עַל רֹאשׁ הַגַּנָּב בּוֹעֵר הַכּוֹבַע.
A guilty person gives themselves away.
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עוֹד לֹא הֶאֱשִׁימוּ אוֹתוֹ וְהוּא מִתְגּוֹנֵן.
עַל רֹאשׁ הַגַּנָּב בּוֹעֵר הַכּוֹבַע.
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Slang
הַשְּׁוִויץ
hishvits
Showed off; boasted
How to use it
Describing someone drawing attention to an achievement or possession. Can be affectionate or critical.
A
הוּא הֶרְאָה לְכוּלָּם אֶת הַמֶּדַלְיָה.
He showed everyone the medal.
B
כֵּן, הוּא קְצָת הַשְּׁוִויץ.
Yes, he showed off a little.
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הוּא הֶרְאָה לְכוּלָּם אֶת הַמֶּדַלְיָה.
כֵּן, הוּא קְצָת הַשְּׁוִויץ.
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Idioms
מִפֹּה לְאוֹזֶן
mipe le'ozen
By word of mouth
How to use it
Explaining how information spreads between people. Often used for recommendations.
A
אֵיךְ שָׁמַעְתָּ עַל הַמָּקוֹם?
How did you hear about the place?
B
מִפֹּה לְאוֹזֶן.
By word of mouth.
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אֵיךְ שָׁמַעְתָּ עַל הַמָּקוֹם?
מִפֹּה לְאוֹזֶן.
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