Streetwise Hebrew

You probably know that ochel kasher is "kosher food." But did you know that kasher also means "fit," "valid," "reliable"? And what does the verb lehakhshir mean, and how is it all related to talent? Host Guy Sharett explains all.   Exclusive content   New words & expressions: Kasher – Kosher, fit, valid, reliable – כשר Mashehu po lo kasher – Something is a bit dodgy here – משהו פה לא כשר Kashrut – Kosherness – כשרות Teudat kashrut – Kosher(ness) certificate – תעודת כשרות Mashgiach kashrut – Kosher(ness) inspector – משגיח כשרות Kosher – Fitness, ability, capability – כושר Madrichat kosher – Fitness instructor – מדריכת כושר Chadar/Machon kosher – Fitness center – חדר/מכון כושר Kosher bituy – Articulation – כושר ביטוי Mishehu im kosher bituy – An articulate person – מישהו עם כושר ביטוי Kosher gufani – Fitness – כושר גופני Kosher sichli – Mental ability – כושר שכלי Kashir – Capable – כשיר Kashir la-avoda – Fit to work – כשיר לעבודה Haya li kisharon gadol – I had a big talent – היה לי כישרון גדול Kishurim – Qu