חסה
hasafeminine
The Hebrew word for lettuce is חסה (hasa). Wiktionary also lists חַסָּה (khása).
Meaning: the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| חסה | hasa | feminine |
| חַסָּה | khása | feminine |
חסה refers to the leaves of the lettuce plant, which are eaten as a vegetable or a dish.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun חסה is feminine. This means any adjectives or numbers that modify it must also be in the feminine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is hasa.
Did you know?
- The word חסה is a cognate of the Maltese word ħassa, which also means 'lettuce'.
- In Israeli cuisine, חסה is frequently finely diced into tiny pieces for salads, unlike the larger shreds or leaves common in Western salads.
- The word חסה is used universally across Israel, regardless of whether the lettuce is Romaine, Iceberg, or leaf lettuce.
Examples in context
- טום אכל את הכריך בייקון, חסה ועגבניה שלי.Tom ate my bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich.This sentence is useful for seeing how to list חסה as an ingredient in a sandwich.Tatoeba #2483282 by galoosh33, translation #1095826 by CK
- הסלט שלי מכיל חסה ועגבניות.My salad contains lettuce and tomatoes.
Example conversation
In a kitchen, preparing a meal.
- עגור Adiנועם, האם קנית חסה בשוק?Noam, ha'im kanita hasa ba shuk?Noam, did you buy lettuce at the market?
- נועם Noamכן, קניתי חסה טובה מאוד.Ken, kaniti hasa tova me'od.Yes, I bought very good lettuce.
- עגור Adiמעולה, היא נראית מצוין.Me'ule, hi nire'et m'tziyan.Great, it looks excellent.
- נועם Noamאני אכין אותה עכשיו.Ani akehen ota achshav.I will prepare it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lettuce” translations and entries חסה, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries חסה, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
