ארוחת צהריים
arukhat tsohorayim
The Hebrew word for lunch is ארוחת צהריים (arukhat tsohorayim).
The term refers to the meal eaten around midday.
Meaning: meal around midday (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This compound noun consists of ארוחת, meaning 'meal of' and tsohorayim, meaning 'midday' or 'noon'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word tsohorayim is a dual-form noun. It maintains this dual shape even when referring to a single midday period, so the phrase ארוחת צהריים does not change for number.
How do you pronounce it?
arukhat tsohorayim
Did you know?
- The word צהריים is likely the dual form of צוהר, an archaic word for a window or an opening that lets in light.
- In some traditional Israeli contexts, the 'lunch' period is often the longest break of the day and may include a nap, mirroring Mediterranean cultures rather than the quick English 'lunch break'.
- The word ארוחה 'meal' comes from a root meaning 'to lengthen' or 'to extend'. This suggests that a meal is viewed as a period of time spent rather than just the food consumed.
Examples in context
- הוא אוכל ארוחת צהריים.He is having lunch.This sentence shows how to say someone is having lunch with ארוחת צהריים.Tatoeba #1039086 by Eldad, translation #296636 by CK
- אני מכין ארוחת צהריים.I am cooking the lunch.This sentence shows how to say someone is cooking lunch with ארוחת צהריים.Tatoeba #9251000 by Alkrasnov, translation #1661092 by Amastan
- אכלתי ארוחת צהריים זריזה.I ate a quick lunch.This sentence shows how to describe eating a quick lunch with ארוחת צהריים.Tatoeba #1645042 by MrShoval, translation #1176991 by bart
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Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are deciding when to eat.
- דניאל Danielמתי נאכל ארוחת צהריים?matai noechal aruchat tsohorayim?When will we eat lunch?
- מאיה Mayaבעוד שעה, זה בסדר?be'od sha'ah, ze beseder?In an hour, is that okay?
- דניאל Danielכן, אני רעב כבר.ken, ani ra'ev kvar.Yes, I'm already hungry.
- מאיה Mayaבואו נזמין ארוחת צהריים עכשיו.bo'u nazmin aruchat tsohorayim achshav.Let's order lunch now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries צהריים, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
