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By Menachem Posner. Art by Sefira Lightstone. 1. Shalom (shah-LOME) שלום. Perhaps the best-known Hebrew word today is shalom, which means “peace” or “wellbeing.”. It also can be used for both “hello” and “goodbye.”. Explore shalom. 2. Todah (toe-DAH) תודה.
A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases. Bissel (bisl)— A little bit, as in “I just want to eat a bissel right now.” Bubbe (bubby) — Grandmother
A collection of useful phrases in Yiddish, a Jewish language that developed from Medieval German with influences from Hebrew, Aramaic, and various Slavic languages.
15 sty 2008 · Jewish scriptwriters introduced many Yiddish words into popular culture, which often changed the original meanings drastically. You might be surprised to learn how much Yiddish you already speak, but also, how many familiar words actually mean something different in real Yiddish.
15 maj 2008 · In honor of Israel's 60th Birthday, we thought you should learn a few key words and phrases in Hebrew that will bring you closer to Israel's people and culture.
21 gru 2023 · If you'd like to build your own Hebrew vocabulary, here are a few words and phrases that you can use in everyday conversation. Yallah (let's go)! 1. Chai - This is another important word in Jewish culture.
The main variants of the Hebrew language are: Biblical Hebrew; Sephardi Hebrew; Ashkenazi Hebrew; Modern Hebrew. See related articles on Hebrew alphabet and Modern Hebrew grammar. Language portal.
