September 30, 2021

how to say “don’t be shy” in Hebrew

אַל תִּתְבַּיֵּישׁ בושה is the Hebrew word for shame, of the root ב.ו.ש. So it makes sense that the התפעל verb להתבייש means to be embarrassed or to be shy. This word finds expression most commonly in the Israeli invitation of hospitality: אל תתבייש – don’t be embarrassed or don’t be

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