עוגייה
ugi'a/u.ɡiˈja/feminine
The English word cookie is translated into Hebrew as עוגייה (ugi'a). Wiktionary also lists עוּגִיָּה and בִּיסְקְוִיט.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| עוגייה | ugi'a | /u.ɡiˈja/ (Modern Israeli) | feminine |
| עוּגִיָּה | |||
| בִּיסְקְוִיט | |||
| ביסקוויט | bískvit | masculine |
The word עוגייה is used to refer to a single cookie or the general category of cookies.
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between the two forms available in Hebrew: עוגייה refers to a soft or homemade cookie, while ביסקוויט refers to a hard, crunchy biscuit.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of עוגייה is עוגיות.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of עוגייה is /u.ɡiˈja/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- When describing the 'cookies' stored in a web browser, Hebrew speakers use the English loanword 'cookies' transliterated into Hebrew letters, rather than the word עוגייה.
- Hebrew has no single word for 'cookie dough'. Instead, speakers use a descriptive phrase meaning 'the dough for the cookies'.
- While עוגייה and ביסקוויט both translate to 'cookie', using ביסקוויט often implies a mass-produced, store-bought product rather than a home-baked one.
Examples in context
- הגשתי עוגיות לאורחים המבקרים בכנסI served cookies to the guests attending the conference
- אני רוצה עוגייה עם שוקולד.ani rotze ugiyah im shokolad.I want a cookie with chocolate.
Example conversation
Itay and Maya are sharing a snack in the kitchen.
- איתי Itayמאיה, את רוצה עוגייה?maya, at rotza ugiyah?Maya, do you want a cookie?
- מאיה Mayaכן, בבקשה, איתי.ken, bevakasha, itay.Yes, please, Itay.
- איתי Itayהנה עוגייה אחת בשבילך.hene ugiyah akhat bishvilech.Here is one cookie for you.
- מאיה Mayaתודה, היא נראית טובה.toda, hi nir'et tova.Thanks, it looks good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries עוגייה, ביסקוויט, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
