hafif

An Israeli term for
(1) a work done in a superficial, "quick and dirty" way. The contrary of a thorough work.
(2) a term you can use to say something like "take it easy".

(1) We were tired so we did the house cleaning really "hafif".
(2) Somebody insults you, tears come to your eyes. A friend may try to comfort you saying "Yalla, hafif".

by Leahmor May 3, 2005