פִּלְפֵּל
pilpélmasculine
The Hebrew word for pepper is פִּלְפֵּל (pilpél). Wiktionary also lists פִּלְפֵּל שָׁחֹר and פלפל שחור (pilpél shakhor).
Meaning: spice (noun)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| פִּלְפֵּל | pilpél | masculine |
| פִּלְפֵּל שָׁחֹר | ||
| פלפל שחור | pilpél shakhor | masculine |
The word פִּלְפֵּל (pilpél) can refer to both the spice (black pepper) and the vegetable (bell pepper/chili), depending on the context.
What does it mean word for word?
In the phrase פלפל שחור (pilpél shakhor), the word שחור means black, making the literal translation 'black pepper'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word פִּלְפֵּל is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
pilpél
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the concept of 'pepper' is used in the expression לשים פלפל (lasím pilpél), which means to add excitement or spice to a situation.
- The Hebrew word פִּלְפֵּל (pilpél) is an ancient loanword that traveled from Sanskrit to Persian and Aramaic before entering Hebrew.
- The term פִּלְפֵּל (pilpél) appears in the Mishnah, proving that this spice was integrated into Jewish culinary and legal discussions nearly 2000 years ago.
Examples in context
- זאת הפעם הראשונה שאני בוזק פלפל שחור על הביצים שלי.This is the first time I've ever put pepper on my eggs.This example shows how to use פלפל שחור when referring to seasoning eggs.Tatoeba #1863360 by fekundulo, translation #1688698 by Amastan
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pepper” translations and entries פלפל שחור, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries פלפל, פלפל שחור, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
