{"id":1868,"date":"2017-01-12T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2017-01-12T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hebrew\/?p=1868"},"modified":"2017-11-04T15:10:54","modified_gmt":"2017-11-04T19:10:54","slug":"did-you-know-the-first-mcdonalds-in-the-middle-east-opened-in-israel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hebrew\/did-you-know-the-first-mcdonalds-in-the-middle-east-opened-in-israel\/","title":{"rendered":"Did you know the first McDonald\u2019s in the Middle East Opened in Israel?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Hebrew word for junk food is \u05d6\u05b0\u05dc\u05b9\u05d5\u05dc\u05b6\u05ea. It’s a funny word that no one actually uses. It is one of the newest Hebrew words: the\u00a0Academy of the Hebrew Language invented it on December 2014. Most Israelis aren’t even familiar with this Hebrew equivalent for junk food. But they sure eat junk food. And McDonald\u2019s as well.<\/p>\n

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McDonald’s is the largest restaurant chain in Israel with over 180 branches, of which about\u00a050 are kosher. The first McDonald\u2019s restaurant in the Middle East was established in Israel in 1993. The excitement was high, everybody wanted to try the American burgers. During the first day, the lines stretched all the way to the other side of the mall. The first kosher McDonald\u2019s restaurant in the world opened two years later, also in Israel.<\/p>\n

There are over 180 golden arches spread all over Israel, making it easily recognizable throughout the country. And along them the name in Hebrew letters: \u05de\u05e7\u05d3\u05d5\u05e0\u05dc\u05d3’\u05e1.<\/p>\n

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Rothschild Boulevard, Tel-Aviv (photo by Ayana)<\/p><\/div>\n

My friend and I recently went to this branch, in Rothschild Boulevard, Tel-Aviv. I ordered small size French fries for 13.5 NIS, and she had an ice cream sundae for 10.5 NIS. As you may have noticed, neither of us like burgers, but we do know that the McRoyal meal is very popular in Israel. The Israeli McDonald\u2019s has adjusted itself to the local appetite and sells a meal of kebab in a tortilla with tahini. The local chain also offers a hamburger that has been roasted on a charcoal grill, just like the Israelis like it.<\/p>\n

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Another branch in Ramat-Gan (photo by Ayana)<\/p><\/div>\n

Nowadays, the Israeli enthusiasm around McDonald\u2019s is fading away, and yet 180 branches in just one small country has to be respected. Many famous restaurant chains have tried to set foot in Israel over the years, unfortunately without success. Dunkin’ Donuts, Hard Rock Cafe, KFC, and Starbucks, just to name a few. Sizzler, Taco Bell and Wendy\u2019s, for example, are brands that most of the Israelis aren’t even familiar with, since they have never had established a branch in Israel. So if you are visiting Israel and missing some American diner food don’t worry \u2013 McDonald\u2019s can be found in every corner. With one twist: the language. So here are some Hebrew McDonald\u2019s vocabulary for your use:<\/p>\n

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Junk food = \u05d6\u05b0\u05dc\u05b9\u05d5\u05dc\u05b6\u05ea. Though most Israelis use the English word:
\n\u05d2\u05b7’\u05d0\u05e0\u05b0\u05e7 \u05e4\u05d5\u05bc\u05d3.<\/p>\n

McDonald`s = \u05de\u05e7\u05d3\u05d5\u05e0\u05dc\u05d3’\u05e1<\/p>\n

Fast food = \u05d0\u05d5\u05b9\u05db\u05b6\u05dc \u05de\u05b8\u05d4\u05c5\u05d9\u05e8<\/p>\n

Hamburger = \u05d4\u05b7\u05de\u05b0\u05d1\u05bc\u05d5\u05bc\u05e8\u05b0\u05d2\u05bc\u05b6\u05e8<\/p>\n

French fries = \u05e6\u05c5’\u05d9\u05e4\u05bc\u05e1<\/p>\n

Ketchup = \u05e7\u05b6\u05d8\u05b0\u05e9\u05c1\u05d5\u05b9\u05e4\u05bc<\/p>\n

Mayonnaise = \u05de\u05b8\u05d9\u05d5\u05b9\u05e0\u05b6\u05d6<\/p>\n

Mustard = \u05d7\u05b7\u05e8\u05b0\u05d3\u05bc\u05b8\u05dc<\/p>\n

Happy meal = \u05d0\u05b2\u05e8\u05d5\u05bc\u05d7\u05b7\u05ea \u05d9\u05b0\u05dc\u05b8\u05d3\u05c5\u05d9\u05dd<\/p>\n

Toy = \u05e6\u05b7\u05e2\u05b2\u05e6\u05d5\u05bc\u05e2\u05b7<\/p>\n

Chicken = \u05e2\u05d5\u05b9\u05e3. But Israel McDonald\u2019s decided to stick to the English pronunciation, and named it \u05e6’\u05d9\u05e7\u05df.<\/p>\n

Fish = \u05d3\u05bc\u05b8\u05d2<\/p>\n

I know US McDonald\u2019s doesn’t sell them, but the Israeli does, so if you will ever eat McDonald\u2019s in the holy land, know that onion rings called \u05d8\u05b7\u05d1\u05bc\u05b8\u05e2\u05d5\u05b9\u05ea \u05d1\u05bc\u05b8\u05e6\u05b8\u05dc.<\/p>\n

Bon appetit = \u05d1\u05bc\u05b0\u05ea\u05b5\u05d0\u05b8\u05d1\u05d5\u05b9\u05df<\/p>\n

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Keep Calm and Learn Hebrew<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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The Hebrew word for junk food is \u05d6\u05b0\u05dc\u05b9\u05d5\u05dc\u05b6\u05ea. It’s a funny word that no one actually uses. It is one of the newest Hebrew words: the\u00a0Academy of the Hebrew Language invented it on December 2014. Most Israelis aren’t even familiar with this Hebrew equivalent for junk food. But they sure eat junk food. And McDonald\u2019s…<\/p>\n

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