תפוח בדבש
tapuach bidvash
The phrase for 'apples and honey' in Hebrew is תפוח בדבש (tapuach bidvash).
This phrase refers to the traditional foods eaten during Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to 'apple in honey'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word תפוח (tapuach) is used in its singular form, even though English speakers typically use the plural 'apples'.
How do you pronounce it?
tapuach bidvash
When do people say it?
Apples and honey are traditional foods eaten during Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year.
Did you know?
- The word תפוח is completely missing from Aramaic, despite Aramaic being a very close sister language to Hebrew.
- The tradition of eating תפוח בדבש is part of a larger custom of eating 'symbolic foods' called 'simanim' to attract good luck for the coming year.
- In addition to תפוח בדבש, some traditions involve eating honey-coated dates or carrots during the holiday to ensure a sweet year.
Examples in context
- אנחנו אוכלים תפוח בדבש בראש השנה.Anachnu ochelim tapuach bedevash be'Rosh Hashanah.We eat apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah.
- האם הכנת תפוח בדבש לשולחן?Ha'im hechanat tapuach bedevash lashulchan?Did you prepare apples and honey for the table?
- תפוח בדבש הוא מאכל מסורתי.Tapuach bedevash hu machal masorti.Apples and honey is a traditional food.
Example conversation
Two people are preparing the holiday table.
- עגור Adiדניאל, בוא נשים תפוח בדבש כאן.Daniel, bo nasim tapuach b'dvash kan.Daniel, let's put apple in honey here.
- דניאל Danielבטח, איפה הדבש נמצא?betach, eifo ha'dvash nimtsa?Sure, where is the honey?
- עגור Adiהדבש נמצא במקרר.ha'dvash nimtsa ba'mekrer.The honey is in the refrigerator.
- דניאל Danielמעולה, אני מכין את התפוח בדבש.meuleh, ani mechin et ha'tapuach b'dvash.Great, I'll prepare the apple in honey.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries תפוח, CC BY-SA 4.0.
