EPISODE · Feb 22, 2025 · 13 MIN
Episode 5 - Hebrew Slang
from Yalla: Learning Hebrew with Steph · host Steph Cohen
In this episode of "Yalla: Learning Hebrew with Steph," I dive into the world of Hebrew slang. I explore how Arabic and Yiddish have influenced modern Hebrew, explain the varied uses of common slang like "Yalla" and "Balagan," and clarify those tricky phrases where the literal translation differs from colloquial meaning, such as "Al ha'panim" and "Sof ha'derech."
What this episode covers
In this episode of "Yalla: Learning Hebrew with Steph," I dive into the world of Hebrew slang. I explore how Arabic and Yiddish have influenced modern Hebrew, explain the varied uses of common slang like "Yalla" and "Balagan," and clarify those tricky phrases where the literal translation differs from colloquial meaning, such as "Al ha'panim" and "Sof ha'derech."
NOW PLAYING
Episode 5 - Hebrew Slang
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Jan 2, 2026 ·47m
Dec 21, 2025 ·46m