מטבל
mitbal
The Hebrew word for 'dip' (to lower into a liquid) is מטבל (mitbal).
The term is used to describe the action of lowering something into a liquid, similar to the English verb 'dunk'.
Meaning: to lower into a liquid (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
mitbal
Did you know?
- The verb מטבל is closely related to the word טבילה, which refers to the full-body immersion in a 'mikvah' for spiritual purification.
- The root of מטבל is used in the ritual 'dipping' of ashes into water to create a purification mixture for the red heifer ceremony in the Torah.
- Hebrew distinguishes between מטבל, dipping something into a liquid, and שוקע, which describes something sinking or dipping beneath the surface of the water.
Examples in context
- אני מטבל את הלחם בטחינה.Ani metavel et ha'lechem ba'tahina.I am dipping the bread in the tahini.
- הוא מטבל צ'יפס ברוטב.Hu metavel chips ba'rotav.He is dipping the chips in the sauce.
Example conversation
A casual dinner at a friend's house.
- עידו Idoרוטם, את מטבלת את הירקות בטחינה?Rotem, at metabelet et hayekarkot ba'tahina?Rotem, are you dipping the vegetables in the tahini?
- רוטם Rotemכן, זה מאוד טעים.Ken, ze me'od ta'im.Yes, it is very delicious.
- עידו Idoאני מטבל רק מעט.Ani metavel rak me'at.I am dipping only a little.
- רוטם Rotemאני מבינה, עידו.Ani mevina, Ido.I understand, Ido.
