אוכמניות
ukhmaniyótfeminine, plural
The Hebrew word for blueberry is אוכמניות (ukhmaniyót). Wiktionary also lists אוכמנית (ukhmanit).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| אוכמניות | ukhmaniyót | feminine, plural | |
| אוכמנית | ukhmanit | /(ʔ)uχmaˈnit/ (Modern Israeli) | feminine |
The term refers to the blueberry fruit.
Which one should you use?
אוכמנית is the singular form used to refer to a single blueberry, while אוכמניות is the plural form used for multiple blueberries.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form אוכמנית is a feminine noun. The plural form אוכמניות is the feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
ukhmaniyót
Did you know?
- The word אוכמנית is built from an ancient Aramaic root meaning 'black', combined with a suffix that creates a diminutive form.
- In Israel, blueberries are often grouped with 'berries' under the general term פירות יער, which literally means 'forest fruits'.
- While אוכמנית is the correct term for a blueberry, many Israelis use the English word 'blueberry' in casual conversation or at supermarkets.
Examples in context
- אני אוהבת לאכול אוכמניות.Ani ohevet le'ekhol okhmaniyot.I love eating blueberries.
- האם יש אוכמניות בסלט?Ha'im yesh okhmaniyot ba'salat?Are there blueberries in the salad?
- קניתי כמה אוכמניות טריות.Kaniti kama okhmaniyot triyot.I bought some fresh blueberries.
Example conversation
Noa and Noam are in the kitchen making a smoothie.
- נועה Noaנועם, האם יש לנו אוכמניות?Noam, ha'im yesh lanu okhmaniyot?Noam, do we have blueberries?
- נועם Noamכן, הן במקרר.Ken, hen ba'mkarer.Yes, they are in the fridge.
- נועה Noaמעולה, אני אכין סלט פירות.Me'ula, ani akhen salat perot.Great, I will make a fruit salad.
- נועם Noamאני אעזור לך עם זה.Ani e'azor lakh im ze.I will help you with that.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blueberry” translations and entries אוכמנית, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אוכמנית, CC BY-SA 4.0.
