Israeli slang makes you feel welcome

"Eizeh"- what a funny word! It literally means which or what. Learn 3 popular slang phrases: 

  • When someone tells you something good or shows you something you like, instead of "wonderful"… say Eizeh Yofi  (איזה יופי).
  • When you cross paths with someone you don’t expect, or some crazy circumstance happens, and you want to say, "what a coincidence!" — just say Eizeh Keta (איזה קטע).
  • When an annoying situation occurs, one you need to get out of... for example: your car broke down in the middle of the road! — Instead of saying "why is this happening"… say Eizeh Seret (איזה סרט), This literally translates to "what a movie”.

And there you have it. Feel like a local with "Eizeh". Continue your Hebrew studies and learn more useful Hebrew slang!