זית
zayit
The Hebrew word for olive is זית (zayit).
זית refers to the fruit of the olive tree.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
zayit
Did you know?
- If you travel to Ethiopia, you might find the word 'zayt' in the Amharic word ዘይት, which refers specifically to 'olive oil'.
- In Israel, זיתים (olives) are often served as a staple 'meze' appetizer, reflecting a culinary habit that differs from the main courses usually taught to learners.
- The Hebrew word זית shares a common root with the Arabic word زيت, which can mean both 'olive' and 'oil' in general.
Examples in context
- ענף של זית מסמל את השלום.An olive branch symbolizes peace.This sentence uses זית to show how an olive branch can be a symbol of peace.Tatoeba #5896723 by fekundulo, translation #64821 by CK
- מוטב להושיט ענף של זית מאשר לירות טיל.Better to extend an olive branch than launch a missile.This sentence uses זית in a metaphorical comparison regarding an olive branch and a missile.Tatoeba #5896709 by fekundulo, translation #643267 by darinmex
- הוסף שמן זית.Add olive oil.This sentence uses זית to describe olive oil.Tatoeba #13079201 by fekundulo, translation #12354063 by CK
- אני אוהב לאכול זיתים ירוקים בבוקר.I love to eat green olives in the morning.
- תשתה תה ירוק עם לימון ורוד וכמה זיתים.Drink green tea with pink lemon and some olives.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are eating a snack together.
- דניאל Danielאת אוהבת זית ירוק?at ohevet zayit yarok?Do you like a green olive?
- מאיה Mayaכן, אני מאוד אוהבת זית.ken, ani me'od ohevet zayit.Yes, I love olives very much.
- דניאל Danielיש כאן גם זית שחור.yesh kan gam zayit shachor.There is also a black olive here.
- מאיה Mayaאני מעדיפה את הזית הירוק.ani ma'adifa et ha-zayit ha-yarok.I prefer the green olive.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries זית, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
