Hebrew Word of the Day
אוכל
o-KHEL • noun (also verb form: 'he eats') — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Food; something you eat for nourishment (also the masculine singular present-tense form of 'to eat' — he eats).
Examples
- אני צריך אוכל.
(I need food.) - האוכל במסעדה היה טעים מאוד.
(The food at the restaurant was very tasty.) - האם יש אוכל צמחוני בתפריט?
(Is there vegetarian food on the menu?)
Synonyms
- מאכל
- מזון
Use אוכל for general references to food or a meal. It appears in everyday phrases (e.g., 'אוכל ביתי' — homemade food, 'אוכל רחוב' — street food). Be aware that אוכל is also the present tense verb form meaning 'he eats' (pronounced the same), so context determines whether it's a noun or a verb.
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