Hebrew isn’t just an ancient language; it’s alive, evolving, and full of character! Whether you’re planning a trip to Israel or simply want to understand more of modern Hebrew culture, learning some slang can instantly make you feel like a local. These words and phrases will help you connect with people, understand the humor, and enjoy a taste of everyday Israeli life.
50 Hebrew Slang Terms
| Transliteration | Meaning | Hebrew Word |
|---|---|---|
| Sababa | Cool / Great | סבבה |
| Achla | Awesome / Great | אחלה |
| Chaval al hazman | Amazing / Worth it | חבל על הזמן |
| Sof haderech | Really cool | סוף הדרך |
| Kapara alayich | I love you / You’re the best | כפרה עלייך |
| Eizeh seret | This is a big deal (Usually in a negative sense) | איזה סרט |
| Stam | Just kidding | סתם |
| Titchadesh (to a male ) / Titchadshi (to a female) | Congrats on something new | תתחדש / תתחדשי |
| Yalla | Let’s go / Hurry up | יאללה |
| Al ha-panim | Terrible / Very bad | על הפנים |
| Nachon | Right / Correct | נכון |
| Balagan | Mess / Chaos | בלאגן |
| Tafsik (to a male) | Stop it | תפסיק |
| Tafsiki (to a female) | Stop it | תפסיקי |
| Eizeh keif | So much fun | איזה כיף |
| Chai beseret (male) | Delusional (lit. living in a movie) | חי בסרט |
| Chaya beseret (female) | Delusional (lit. living in a movie) | חיה בסרט |
| Lo mashehu | Not something special | לא משהו |
| Al hapanim | Terrible / Bad | על הפנים |
| Shkufim | Ignored / Invisible | שקופים |
| Leflartet | To flirt | לפלרטט |
| Ptzaza | Cutie / Sweetheart (for a girl) | פצצה |
| Be’emet | Really? | ?באמת |
| Ba-kef Sheli | My Pleasure | בכיף שלי |
| Chatich | Hot guy / Hottie | חתיך |
| Chaticha | Hot girl | חתיכה |
| Motek | Sweetie | מותק |
| Chutzpah | Audacity | חוצפה |
| Mashehu mashehu | Something amazing | משהו משהו |
| Gadol alai | Too much for me | גדול עליי |
| Shtuyot bmitz | Total nonsense | שטויות במיץ |
| Tachles | To the point / Blunt truth | תכלס |
| Mamash | Really / Truly | ממש |
| Bol | Exactly | בול |
| Sof la-sipur | Putting an end to something | סוף לסיפור |
| Lo ro’im me-meter | Not caring about anything/fearless | לא רואים ממטר |
| Achi | My brother / Bro | אחי |
| Achoti | Sister | אחותי |
| Yalla balagan | Let’s make some noise | יאללה בלאגן |
| Sh’tuyot | Nonsense | שטויות |
| Ani met al ze | I love it | אני מת על זה |
| Totach | Lit. Cannon, means you’re the man | תותח |
| Zorem (M) | Going with the flow | זורם |
| Zoremet (F) | Going with the flow | זורמת |
| Chasak | Great, Awesome | חזק |
| Die Nu | Come on | די נו |
| Hi-oosh | Cute way saying Hey | היוש |
| Le-Chaim | Cheers | לחיים |
| Lo ba Li | I don’t feel like it | לא בא לי |
| Bea-Ema Shelcha? | Really? (Swear on your mom’s life) | ?באמא שלך |
How many of these Hebrew slang expressions did you already know? Go and practice those you didn’t! If you want to learn more Hebrew check out the Hebrew Survival Guide or the Learn Conversational Herbew in 30 Days Course.
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