שָׁתָה
shatá
The Hebrew word for "drink" is שָׁתָה (shatá). If unsure, use שָׁתָה. Wiktionary also lists גָּמַע (gamá').
Meaning: consume liquid through the mouth (verb)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| שָׁתָה | shatá |
| גָּמַע | gamá' |
This verb describes the action of consuming liquid through the mouth.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form שָׁתָה (shatá) is the third-person masculine singular past tense form, meaning "he drank".
How do you pronounce it?
shatá
Did you know?
- Ancient Hebrew texts sometimes used שָׁתָה to describe the act of 'drinking' in a metaphorical sense, such as 'drinking' wrath or anger from a divine source.
- When ordering a drink in an Israeli cafe, saying 'I want to drink' using the verb 'to drink' can sometimes sound slightly more childish or overly blunt than simply asking for the drink itself.
- The root of שָׁתָה is shared with words relating to soaking or saturation. In some contexts, it describes the earth 'drinking' rain to become fertile.
Examples in context
- אנא שתה קפהPlease drink coffee.
- בוא נשתה תהLet's drink tea.
- הילד שָׁתָה את כל החלב.Ha'yeled shata et kol ha'chalav.The boy drank all the milk.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a thirsty guest at a party.
- עידו Idoהוא שָׁתָה המון מיץ.Hu shata hamon mitz.He drank a lot of juice.
- עגור Adiהוא היה מאוד צמא.Hu haya me'od tsame.He was very thirsty.
- עידו Idoאני אכין לו עוד כוס.Ani achin lo od kos.I will prepare another glass for him.
- עגור Adiזה רעיון טוב.Ze ra'ayon tov.That is a good idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “drink” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
