מוצץ
motzetz
The Hebrew word for pacifier is מוצץ (motzetz).
The term refers to a device used to soothe a baby.
Meaning: for a baby (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is motzetz.
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'pacifying' a situation is not usually linked to the word מוצץ, even though the English word 'pacifier' is used for both a baby object and a person who brings peace.
- The spelling of מוצץ uses the letter ץ at the end, which is a specific form of the letter 'tsade' used only at the end of words. This changes the look of the word significantly compared to its root.
- The word מוצץ is the active participle of the verb 'to suck', meaning the object itself is described as 'the sucker'.
Examples in context
- התינוק רוצה מוצץ.Ha'tinok rotze motzet.The baby wants a pacifier.
- קניתי מוצץ חדש.Kaniti motzet hadash.I bought a new pacifier.
Example conversation
Daniel and Maya are preparing for the baby's nap.
- דניאל Danielמאיה, ראית את המוצץ?Maya, ra-it et ha-mutsat?Maya, did you see the pacifier?
- מאיה Mayaכן, הוא נמצא על השולחן.Ken, hu nimtsa al ha-shulchan.Yes, it is on the table.
- דניאל Danielהתינוק לא יירדם בלי מוצץ.Ha-tinok lo yirdam bli mutsat.The baby won't fall asleep without a pacifier.
- מאיה Mayaהנה, אני נותנת לו אותו.Hine, ani notenet lo oto.Here, I am giving it to him.
