Coming to Israel? Well then it's time to brush up on your Hebrew / Israeli slang! We've put together 14 of the most commonly used and easy to remember phrases for you, so here it goes:
1. Sababa
Meaning: Cool, chilled, great, right on
Example: Hanging out on the beach in Tel Aviv is "Sababa"
2. Al ha panim
Meaning: Literally translates to "on the face" but in slang it means you don't feel good or something is old, tired, not great or tasteless
Example: Yesterdays tuna sandwich now tastes "al ha panim" or after going out last night I feel "al ha panim"
3. Arsim and Frechot
Meaning: The Israeli equivalent of these types of people - "Frecha" is for a female, "Ars" is for a male.
Example: think fake tan, extra long bedazzled nails, animal print, muscle tops, and diamond jewelry for men
4. Combina
Meaning: Something "under the table" or "off the record" or acquired only through connections. Also means using an item for someth
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