7 Hebrew Words That Don't Exist in English

You can study Hebrew for years. Learn grammar, memorize vocabulary. But the moment Israelis start talking to each other, you suddenly feel that you don't understand anything. Why? Because Israelis use a lot of slang, words that rarely appear in textbooks.

Today we're starting a series of videos by Sasson, also known as Sass, giving you the inside scoop on the Hebrew that most Israelis speak among themselves. Today you’ll learn 7 untranslatable Hebrew words that reveal how Israelis really think, speak, and connect. These are not just vocabulary words - they carry culture, attitude, and personality. 

In this video, you’ll learn: 

✔ What “chutzpah” really means in Israeli culture 

✔ How to express genuine support with “firgun” 

✔ Why Israelis speak so directly (dugri) 

✔ How to say “let’s get to the point” (tachles) 

✔ A unique Hebrew phrase for new things (tit'chadesh) 

✔ How Israelis use “stam” in daily conversation 

✔ A slang word that captures the Israeli vibe (stalbet)  

    

   

 

0:00 Intro  

0:51 חוצפה (Chutzpah)  

1:57 פרגון (Firgun)  

2:53 דוגרי (Dugri)  

3:29 תכל'ס (Tachles)  

4:01 תתחדש (Tit'chadesh)  

4:50 סתם (Stam)  

5:34 סטלבט (Stalbet)  

6:34 Why these words matter