Hebrew Word of the Day
שוק
SHUK • noun — 24th of May, 2026
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Meaning: market (a place where vendors sell food and goods)
Examples
- אני הולך לשוק כל בוקר.
(I go to the market every morning.) - השוק מלא בפירות וירקות טריים בקיץ.
(The market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables in the summer.) - מצאתי דגים טריים בשוק המקומי.
(I found fresh fish at the local market.)
Synonyms
- מרכול
- מרקט
Use שוק when referring to an open-air market or bazaar where multiple vendors sell fresh food and goods. In casual speech Israelis may also say מרקט (loanword) for a market-like store. Context determines the meaning — שוק can also mean the calf of the leg, but when talking about food or shopping it means 'market.'
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