The Stunning Number Of Languages Natalie Portman Can Speak

Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem, Israel, to a Jewish father and an American mother, according to the Jewish Women's Archive. Her family moved to the United States when she was young, and Portman learned to speak both Hebrew and English fluently. For fans who want to hear her speak Hebrew, there are several interviews online of Portman conversing easily, joking and laughing in her mother tongue.

In a super fun clip for Vanity Fair, Portman taught viewers Hebrew slang. She explained that "lizrom" means "flow," as in "go with the flow." One of the best terms she taught was "chai b'seret," which means "living in a movie." Portman provided the context, saying that it's useful when "someone's being dramatic or they're unrealistic or whatever about their prospects." She finished the lesson with the word "l'chaim," which means "to life," and is how people say "cheers." Portman also shared a few swear words, which was a hit with fans. "I laughed so hard when she so casually explains swearing in [Hebrew]," one viewer wrote. "I love how she says the slang terms with such class," someone else added. So, clearly, Portman's a good teacher.

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