לביבות
levivot
לביבות (levivot) is the Hebrew word for latkes.
In Israel, the standard way to refer to these traditional Jewish potato pancakes is with the term לביבות. While many Jewish communities around the world use the English word 'latkes', לביבות is the appropriate term in Hebrew-speaking contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is לביבות (levivot).
How do you pronounce it?
levivot
When do people say it?
In Hebrew-speaking contexts, לביבות are a traditional dish that is often eaten during the Hanukkah holiday.
Did you know?
- While לביבות is the Hebrew term, the word 'latke' is actually a loanword from the Yiddish word for 'potato pancake'.
- In Israel, לביבות are often served with a side of tahini, a sesame paste, rather than the applesauce or sour cream common in North America.
- In Israel, לביבות are eaten year-round as a common appetizer or side dish, not just during the holiday of Hanukkah.
Example conversation
Noam and Agur are preparing dinner in the kitchen.
- נועם Noamעגור, את רוצה לביבות היום?Agur, at rotza levivot hayom?Agur, do you want latkes today?
- עגור Adiכן, אני מאוד אוהבת לביבות.ken, ani me'od ohevet levivot.Yes, I love latkes very much.
- נועם Noamאני אתחיל לגרד את התפוחי אדמה.ani atchill ligrad et hataptuchei adamah.I will start grating the potatoes.
- עגור Adiמעולה, אני אכין את המטגנת.me'uleh, ani achin et hamitganet.Great, I will prepare the fryer.
