#31 Train

Let's talk about trains in Hebrew. What's the root of רכבת, and how is it related to horse riding? Also, what do we call the Jerusalem Light rail in Hebrew and in Arabic? Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Rakevet – Train – רכבת Karon shakket – Quiet train car – קרון שקט Lirkav al ofanyaim – To ride a bicycle – לרכב על אופניים Nasati barakevet – I went by train – נסעתי ברכבת Rokhev al sus – Riding a horse – רוכב על סוס Rechiva al susim – Horse riding – רכיבה על סוסים Rekhev – Vehicle – רכב Ha-Rakevet ha-kala – The Light rail – הרכבת הקלה Yeled katan – A little child – ילד קטן Ha-yeled ha-katan – The little child – הילד הקטן Hayeled katan – The child is little – הילד קטן Katar – Locomotive – קטר Kitor – Steam – קיטור   Playlist and Clips: Rakevet Israel Announcement Jerusalem light rail Danny Robas – Rakavot (lyrics)  Ep. no. 30 about hafif HEB Ep. no. 44 about lalechet, going HEB Ep. 186 about linso'a Free HEB version