ביצים
beytsim
The English phrase "eggs" is translated into Hebrew as ביצים (beytsim).
If you are referring to a single egg, you would use the singular form ביצה.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form ביצים follows the masculine plural pattern, even though the singular form ביצה is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
beytsim
Did you know?
- In modern Hebrew slang, the word ביצים is commonly used to describe someone's 'balls' or courage. Saying someone has 'eggs' is a way of calling them brave or audacious.
- Due to dietary laws, the word ביצים is often discussed in the context of פרווה, a category of foods that are neither meat nor dairy, allowing eggs to be eaten with any other food group.
- The Hebrew word ביצים shares a linguistic root with the word for 'ovum' in several other Semitic languages, reflecting an ancient regional naming convention.
Examples in context
- יש לנו שש ביצים.We have half a dozen eggs.This sentence is useful for expressing the quantity of ביצים.Tatoeba #1591422 by MrShoval, translation #1588596 by CM
- אני לא אוהב ביצים.I don't care for eggs.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference regarding ביצים.Tatoeba #1314575 by Eldad, translation #325226 by CK
- כמה ביצים יש במטבח?How many eggs are there in the kitchen?This sentence is useful for asking about the quantity of ביצים in a specific location.Tatoeba #591057 by Eldad, translation #275409 by Eldad
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Example conversation
Rotem and Itai are planning breakfast.
- רוטם Rotemאיתי, יש לנו ביצים?Itai, yesh lanu beitsim?Itai, do we have eggs?
- איתי Itayאני חושב שנגמרו הביצים.Ani choshev she-nigmaru ha-beitsim.I think the eggs are finished.
- רוטם Rotemאז אני אקנה ביצים עכשיו.Az ani ekne beitsim achshav.Then I will buy eggs now.
- איתי Itayתודה, אני רוצה ביצים טריות.Toda, ani rotze beitsim triyot.Thanks, I want fresh eggs.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ביצים, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
