שקד
shaked
The Hebrew word for almond is שקד (shaked).
The word שקד refers to the almond nut. It can function as a singular noun to describe a single nut or as a mass noun to refer to the substance generally.
Meaning: nut (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular or mass form is שקד. The plural form, used when referring to multiple almonds, is שקדים.
How do you pronounce it?
shaked
Did you know?
- The root of שקד is also used to form the Hebrew word for 'diligence' or 'industriousness'. This connection comes from the almond tree being the first to bloom in spring, acting as a symbol of waking up and starting work.
- In the Bible, the almond branch is used as a visual pun to signal that a prophecy will happen quickly, playing on the root שקד.
- The Hebrew word שקד shares an ancient linguistic root with the Akkadian word šiqdum, which could refer to the almond tree or a nut in general.
Examples in context
- אני קורא על ממרח שקדים המכיל חומרים מסרטנים.I read about almond paste containing carcinogens.This sentence shows how to use שקד when discussing almond-based substances like paste.Tatoeba #6009056 by fekundulo, translation #485094 by FeuDRenais
Example conversation
Iti and Agur are in a kitchen looking at a snack bowl.
- איתי Itayעגור, את רוצה שקד?Agur, at rotza shaked?Agur, do you want an almond?
- עגור Adiכן, תודה רבה איתי.ken, toda raba Iti.Yes, thank you very much, Iti.
- איתי Itayהשקד הזה מאוד טרי.ha'shaked haze me'od tari.This almond is very fresh.
- עגור Adiזה נכון, זה באמת טעים.ze nachon, ze be'emet ta'im.That's true, it is really tasty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries שקד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
