דבש
dvash
דבש (dvash) is the Hebrew word for honey.
The word refers to the sweet substance produced by bees.
Meaning: sweet substance produced by bees (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
dvash
Did you know?
- In modern Israeli slang, the word דבש is used as an adjective to describe something that is 'easy' or 'a piece of cake'.
- During the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, it is customary to dip apple slices in דבש. This symbolizes the hope for a sweet year ahead.
- In the Bible, the word דבש often refers to date syrup or grape syrup rather than bee honey. Ancient Israelites produced these syrups by boiling fruit juices until they thickened.
Examples in context
- כמה דבש אתה צריך?How much honey do you need?This sentence is useful for asking about the quantity of דבש needed.Tatoeba #5965434 by fekundulo, translation #5838282 by CK
- הוא משתמש בהרבה דבש.He uses a lot of honey.This sentence is useful for describing the amount of דבש someone uses.Tatoeba #5965440 by fekundulo, translation #10620502 by shekitten
- אתמול הוספתי דבש לתה.Yesterday, I put honey in my tea.This sentence is useful for describing the act of adding דבש to tea.Tatoeba #5965433 by fekundulo, translation #4341696 by Lepotdeterre
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Example conversation
Maya and Itay are preparing breakfast together.
- מאיה Mayaאיתי, איפה צנצנת הדבש?Itay, eifo tznitznat ha-dvash?Itay, where is the honey jar?
- איתי Itayהיא נמצאת במדף העליון.Hi nimtse'et ba-madaf ha-elyon.It is on the top shelf.
- מאיה Mayaאני רוצה לשים דבש על הפנקייקים.Ani rotza isim dvash al ha-pancakes.I want to put honey on the pancakes.
- איתי Itayזה נשמע טעים מאוד.Ze nishma ta'im me'od.That sounds very delicious.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
