מסטיק
mastik
The Hebrew word for gum (a single piece of chewing gum) is מסטיק (mastik).
מסטיק refers specifically to a piece of chewing gum.
Meaning: single piece of chewing gum (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of מסטיק is מסטיקים, which refers to gums or multiple pieces of gum.
How do you pronounce it?
mastik
Did you know?
- In some Israeli slang, calling someone a מסטיק can be a playful way of saying they are clinging to someone or won't leave them alone.
- In Israel, chewing מסטיק during a formal job interview or in a professional setting is often viewed as significantly more disrespectful than in the United States.
- The word מסטיק is a direct descendant of the Ancient Greek word μαστίχη, which referred to a resin from the mastic tree used for chewing.
Examples in context
- היי, יש למישהו מסטיק?Hey, does anyone have any gum?This example shows how to ask if anyone has any מסטיק.Tatoeba #5685155 by fekundulo, translation #2996326 by CK
- מסטיק דבק בסולייתו של תום.Tom got some chewing gum stuck on the bottom of his shoe.This example describes a situation where מסטיק got stuck on a shoe.Tatoeba #8124728 by fekundulo, translation #1093923 by CK
- יש לך מסטיק?Do you have any gum?This example is a direct way to ask if someone has מסטיק.Tatoeba #1447451 by MrShoval, translation #953193 by CK
Example conversation
Daniel and Agur are walking to a meeting.
- דניאל Danielעגור, את רוצה מסטיק?Agur, at rotze mastik?Agur, do you want a piece of gum?
- עגור Adiכן, תודה, זה יעזור לי להתרכז.Ken, toda, ze ya'azor li lehitrakez.Yes, thanks, it will help me concentrate.
- דניאל Danielבבקשה, הנה מסטיק בשבילך.Bevakasha, hine mastik bishvilakh.Here you go, here is a piece of gum for you.
- עגור Adiתודה רבה, דניאל.Toda raba, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מסטיק, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
