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having trouble seeing the print? חֶמְאַת בָּטְנִים I recently discovered, thanks to my intern, Craig, that peanut butter is available in Israel. I suppose I should have known that, since the Hebrew term for peanut butter has been in use for decades. The term is חֶמְאַת בָּטְנִיםThe latter word, בָטנים is one of the cases…
how to say “stock exchange” in Hebrew
בּוּרְסָה[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/בורסה-1.mp3″ /] The Hebrew word for stock exchange, בּוּרְסָה[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/בורסה-1.mp3″ /], originates in Ancient Greek, as it does for the same word in other languages as varied as German, Farsi and Italian. In Ancient Greek, the word refers to a pouch made of leather, which evolved into what we call today a purse. The word bursa came…
how to say “regret” in Hebrew
having trouble seeing the print? חֲרָטָה, לְהִתְחָרֵט Conversational Hebrew Classes This Fall, in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Register Now! As the new Jewish year approaches, many of us are looking back at this past year with a potpourri of thoughts emotion. If you’re like me, there’s stuff you’re proud of, as well as…
how to say “anesthesia” in Hebrew
[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/הרדמה-#.m4a” /]הַרְדָּמָה להירדם[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/הרדמה-#.m4a” /] means to fall asleep. But to cause someone to sleep is להרדים[audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/הרדמה-#.m4a” /], a הפעיל verb. For example: [audioclip url=”https://archive.ulpan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/הרדמה-#.m4a” /]הספר לא היה מעניין בכלל – הוא הרדים אותי! The book wasn’t interesting at all – it put me to sleep! Likewise, anesthesia – the act of putting someone to sleep –…
how to say “to exaggerate” and “over the top” in Hebrew…
לְהַגְזִים, מֻגְזָם Tonight’s my last night in LA before I board a flight to TLV via Madrid (9 hour stopover! Viva Madrid!). My dear mom just requested this dose, which I faintly recall having done a while ago… but a refresher ain’t a bad idea once in a while. Plus, I’m sure I’ll include…