עוגה
uga
The Hebrew word for cake is עוגה (uga).
עוגה refers to a type of sweet dessert.
Meaning: type of sweet dessert (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
עוגה is a feminine noun. This means that any adjectives or numbers used to modify it must also be in the feminine form. The plural form of the word is עוגות.
How do you pronounce it?
uga
Did you know?
- The word עוגה shares a root with the Hebrew word for 'circle' or 'round', עיגול, reflecting the traditional circular shape of baked cakes.
- There is a traditional Israeli 'cake' called עוגת דבש or 'honey cake' that is essential for Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet new year.
- The word עוגה is used for cakes of all types, including savory cakes, though the latter are often specified as עוגה מלוחה.
Examples in context
- טום אפה לי עוגה.Tom baked me a cake.This sentence shows the use of עוגה in the context of someone baking it for you.Tatoeba #3640845 by Ramiav, translation #3422083 by CK
- גם אני אוהב עוגה.I also like cake.This sentence demonstrates expressing a preference for עוגה.Tatoeba #667728 by Eldad, translation #321982 by CK
- היא אפתה לי עוגה.She made me a cake.This sentence shows the use of עוגה in the context of someone making it for you.Tatoeba #1644164 by MrShoval, translation #314146 by CK
- אמא שלי מכינה עוגת שוקולד מדהימה!My mom makes an amazing chocolate cake!
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Example conversation
Maya and Daniel are at a birthday party.
- מאיה Mayaאתה רוצה חתיכה של עוגה?ata rotze chaticha shel uga?Do you want a piece of cake?
- דניאל Danielכן, העוגה נראית טעימה מאוד.ken, ha-uga nir'et te'ima me'od.Yes, the cake looks very tasty.
- מאיה Mayaמי הכין את העוגה הזאת?mi hichin et ha-uga ha-zot?Who made this cake?
- דניאל Danielהאמא של מאיה הכינה אותה.ha-ima shel Maya hichina otah.Maya's mother made it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
