Hebrew Word of the Day
אוכל
o-KHEL • noun (also verb form in present tense) — 25th of May, 2026
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Meaning: food; also the masculine singular present-tense form 'he eats' (context determines meaning)
Examples
- יש אוכל במקרר.
(There is food in the fridge.) - האוכל במסעדה היה טעים.
(The food at the restaurant was tasty.) - אני קונה אוכל בסופר כל שבוע.
(I buy food at the supermarket every week.)
Synonyms
- מזון
- ארוחה
Use אוכל to refer to food in general (uncountable). In colloquial Hebrew you will also see it in phrases like 'אוכל מהיר' (fast food) or 'אוכל בריא' (healthy food). Be aware that אוכל can also be the verb 'he eats' in the present tense—context tells you which meaning applies.
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