chaval

Pronunciations

chaval (chah-VAHL) listen

Definitions

  • interj. A shame; a waste; "too bad!"

Example Sentences

  • "I missed the party." "Chaval!"

Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • חבל

    • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America
      • Australia / New Zealand
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

      Dictionaries

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      Alternative Spellings

      haval

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