Streetwise Hebrew

Join us in celebrating our 300th episode with the best פספוסים (fisfusim), bloopers, by Hebrew learners from around the world. Learning Hebrew can be difficult. And we Israelis, who often swallow certain letters when we speak or don’t pronounce our words clearly, sure don’t make it any easier. So as a student trying to understand and speak the language, you’re bound to make mistakes. And that’s okay. The most important part is not letting your fear stop you from trying. Speaking Hebrew is and forever will be fun and exciting.   Listen to the All-Hebrew Version of this Episode   New Words and Expressions: Yare’ach – Moon – ירח Re’ach – Smell – ריח Ke’ev garon – Throat ache – כאב גרון Ga’on – Genius – גאון Ani shmena – I am fat – אני שמנה Shament – Cream – שמנת Shament chamutsa – Sour cream – שמנת חמוצה Ani mechoeret – I am ugly – אני מכוערת Ani me’acheret – I am late – אני מאחרת Le’acher – To be late – לאחר Rachatsti – I washed – רחצתי Ratsachti – I murdered – רצחתי Lachfof se’ar – To wash the hair – לחפוף שיע