A Hebrew/English Dictionary

Slang
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Abu Yo Yo/ Piggy back ride \
Sak Kemach
Achi Brother/bro, dude
Achla Cool
Adir That's crazy
Agav By the way
Ahalan Hey
Al Hapaim Terrible
Alufa Champ /
Ashkara Totally
Autoto In a moment
Avarnu Et Paroah We've been through worse

Babysitter Babysitter
Balagan A messy or tangled
situation
Barur Of course
Basa Bummer
Bikitzur To make a long story short
Ch Ch Ch Ha, ha, ha, lol
Chai B'Seret Are you serious?, You are
not for real
Chaval Al Hazman 1. Unbelievable 2. A \
complete waste of time
Davka Actually
Ein Aliyich You are the best
Ein Bayia No problem
Ein D'varim Ka'eleh Unheard of
Eize rigushim So exciting
Eizeh Seret 1. What a nightmare
2. What an ordeal
Eizeh Totach You are awesome
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Emmm Ummm
Gadol Amazing
Gever Dude
Hazui Crazy
Ichsa/Ichs Disgusting \
Keilu Like
Kol Hakavod Great! Go you!
Laredet Al To tease
Like Like
Magniv Cool
Na'avor Gam Et Zeh We will also get
through this
Oof Interjection, often used
when frustrated
Parah Parah Step by step
Pozot Showing off
Sababa Something you think
is cool
Shafuch/Gamur Exhausted \

Shaveh Worth it
Shavuz/ Mevuas Bummed /
Shtuyot Nonsense
Siy Ha Super
Smili/Emoji Emoji \'
S'moch Alay You can trust me
Sof Haderech Awesome
Stam As it is
Tachlis Bottom Line
Tutim Life is good
Tzchokim How funny
Tzumi/Tzumat Lev Want/pay attention \
Walla Wow
Yalla Let's go
Yeheye B'Seder It will be ok
 Israel
Transliteration Definition Hebrew

Yom Haatzmaut Independence Day

Megilat Haatzmaut Declaration of
Independence
Aliyah Aliyah
Anfei Zayit Olive Branches
Binyamin Zev Herzl Theodore Herzl
Darom South
Degel Flag
Hatikvah Hatikvah (Israeli
national anthem)
Knesset Yisrael Israeli Parliament
Kochavim Stars
Maarav West
Mada Ambulance "
Magen David Star of David
Medinat Yisrael State of Israel
Menorah Menorah
Mishtara Police
Mizrach East
Nasi President
Negev Negev
Rosh HaMemshala Prime Minister
Semel Symbol
Shalom Peace
Tzafon North
Tzahal IDF
Tzion Zion
Yam Sea
Yerushalayim Jerusalem
Zehut Identity
Ways to Say "How Are You?"
Transliteration Definition Hebrew

Eich Holech How's it going? ?

Ma Chadash What's new? ?
Ma Hamatzav What's going on? ?
Ma Inyanim What's up? ?
Ma Kacha How's it going? ?
Ma Koreh What's happening? ?
Ma Nishmah How are you? ?
Ma Shlomech How are you? ?

Getting Around
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Autobus Bus
Chofshee Chodshee Monthly bus ticket
Harakevet Hakalah Light rail
Hasaah School bus or other
privately scheduled bus
Korkinet Scooter
Monit Taxi
Rav Kav Bus card
Tachanah Mercazit Central bus station
Tachanat Autobus Bus stop
Tremp Hitchike/ride
School
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Autoto In a moment
Chodim Lead refills
Dafdefet Pad of paper with 2 holes
Eeparon Pencil case
Et Pen
Et-eeparon Lead Pencil -
Hamoreh/Hamorah What you call your teacher
instead of Mr./Mrs.
Hasah Bus ride
Kalmer Pencil case
Klasserr Loose-leaf
Lordim/Tushim Markers \
Luach Board
Luach Chacham Smart board
Ma'arechet Schedule
Machbarot Notebooks
Machshivon Calculator
Markerim Highlighters
Mechanech/chet Homeroom teacher & class \
Minahel/let Principal \
Nylonim Plastic folders
Sargel Ruler
Sefer Book
Selotape Scotch tape
Sgan Minahel/let Assistant principal \
Shichrur Permission to leave school
Shiur Class
Shiur Chofshee Free class
Shiurim Homework \
Ta'im/Lockerim Lockers \
Teuda Report card
Tipex White out
Yalkut Backpack
Yoman Calendar
Recess
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Bachutz Out of bounds
Chamesh Avanim 5 pebbles
Even Juke Rock, paper, scissors '
Goal Goal
Hafsaka Recess
Hagana Defense
Hatkafa Offense
Klafim Cards
Lifkotz Bachevel Jump rope
Machbo'im Hide & Seek
Mesirot Catch
Migrash Field/court
Poos Time out
Sho'er Goalie
Shofet Referee
Super Goal Supergoal
Tiku Tie
Tofeset Tag
Ze Lo Hogain/Fair That's not fair! /
Zug Vi Pered Odds & evens
After School Activities
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Ballet Ballet
Bishul Cooking
Chalil Flute
Chug After-school activity
Gitara Guitar
Hit'amlut karka Gymnastics
Jazz Jazz '
Judo Judo '
Kadur Af Volleyball -
Kadur Regel Soccer -
Kadur Sal Basketball -
Karate Karate
Kinor Violin
Matnas Community Center "
Machol Dance
Machshevim Computers
Milechet Yad Arts & crafts \
Pisul/Karamika Ceramics \
P'santer Piano
Schiya Swimming
Shachmat Chess
Tupim Drums
Tziyur Drawing
Yoga Yoga
Zumba Zumba
Youth Groups
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Ariel Ariel
Bnei Akiva Bnei Akiva
Chanichim Campers
Chultzat tnuah Youth group uniform
Ezra Ezra
Komonarit Head of the regional
youth movement
Madrichim Counselors
Mercazit Head counselor
Mifkad Role Call
Noam Noam
Peula Activity
Snif Branch
Tzofim Scouts

Camping
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Brecha Pool
Machane Camp
Masa Trek
Matzpen Compass
Meimiya Canteen
Nachal River/stream
Olar Pocket knife
Panas Flashlight
Sak Shayna/Sakash Sleeping bag \"
Tik Gav/Tarmil Backpack \
Tiyul Walk/hike
Yaar Forest
 Food
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Aruchat Boker Breakfast
Aruchat Erev Dinner
Aruchat Eser 10 o'clock meal
Bamba/Bisli Bamba/Bisli \
Beigela Pretzels
Chamtzutzim Sour sticks
Chardal Mustard
Chatif Snack
Gvinah Cheese
Ketchup Ketchup
Lachmania Roll
Ma'adan Pudding
Makolet Mini market
Mamtakim Sweets
Mangal Barbeque
Milki Chocolate pudding
Moshe Bateva Pigs in a blanket
Naknik Deli
Naknikiya Hot dog
Pasta/Spaghetti Pasta/spaghetti \
Pita Pita
Sandvich Sandwich
Shnitzel/Shnitzelonim Breaded chicken/ \
chicken nuggets
Shoko B'sakit Chocolate milk in a
bag
Shoko/Shoko cham Chocolate milk/hot \
chocolate
Sukareya al hamakel Lollipop
Sukareyot Gumi Gummies
Super Supermarket
Vafalim Wafers
 Clothing
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Bandana Bandana
Chasait Skirt
Chatza'it Michnasayim Skirt with pants
Chutzat Basis Base shirt
Coocoo Ponytail
Fen Blow-dry
Garbiyon Tights
Gufiya Undershirt/tank top
Gumiya Ponytail holder
Kapuchon Hooded sweatshirt
Kenyon Mall
Kova Hat
Michanasayim Kesarim Shorts
Michnas Aladdin Aladdin pants
Michnasayim Pants
Na'aleh Sport Sneakers
Pashmina Wrap/shawl
Pony Bangs
Sveder Sweater
Sveder Cardigan
Svetshirt Sweatshirt
Tights Leggings
Training Sweatpants
T-shirt/Triko T-shirt \
Television
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Beit Sefer L'Muzika Competition show for

aspiring kid musicians
Bob Habanai Bob the Builder
Bobsfog Spongebob
De Voice The Voice
Dora Hachokeret Dora the Explorer
Eretz Nehaderet Sketch comedy show
Hacochav Haba Competition show for
aspiring performers
Ha'merotz Lamillion The Amazing Race
Kofiko Childrens' show about a

monkey
Monit Hakesef Cash Cab
Rehov Sumsum Sesame Street
Sami Hakabai Fireman Sam
Yuval Hamebulbal Childrens' show about
"the Mixed-Up Yuval"

Sports Teams
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Beitar Yerushalayim Beitar Jerusalem "
Gilboa/Galil Elyon Gilboa/Galil Elyon \
Hapoel Beer Sheva Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Hapoel Katamon Hapoel Katamon
Hapoel Ra'anana Hapoel Ra'anana
Hapoel Tel Aviv Hapoel Tel Aviv
Hapoel Yerushalayim Hapoel Jerusalem
Maccabi Haifa Maccabi Haifa
Maccabi Ra'anana/Bnei Maccabi Ra'anana/Bnei \
Hasharon Hasharon
Maccabi Tel Aviv Maccabi Tel Aviv
Sports
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Baseball Baseball
Chalefa/ Tilboshet Uniform /
Chinuch Gufani Gym
Gym Gym
Kadur Af Volleyball -
Kadur Regel Soccer
Kadur Sal Basketball
Machbaat Bat
Me'amen Coach
Tennis Tennis

electronics
Transliteration Definition Hebrew
Achbar Mouse
Aplekatziyot Applications
Deesk CD
Deesk on Key Disk-on-key/thumb drive/
usb drive
Email/Doar Electroni Email /-
Empee MP3 player
Eye-pod iPod
Facebook Facebook
Facetime FaceTime
Glisha Ba'internet Surfing the internet
Instagram Instagram
Machshev Nayad Laptop \
Nayad Cellphone
Pelephone Cellphone
Reshet Chveratit Social Media
Skype Skype
Tablet Tablet
WhatsApp WhatsApp
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