אבטיח
avati'ach
The Hebrew word for watermelon is אבטיח (avati'ach).
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
אבטיח is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
avati'ach
Did you know?
- In some Mediterranean cultures, including those influencing Hebrew usage, watermelons are traditionally paired with salty white cheese, such as גבינה בולגרית.
- In Israel, אבטיח is a quintessential symbol of summer, often sold by street vendors who slice the fruit into long wedges for passersby.
- The Hebrew אבטיח is a linguistic cousin to the Arabic word بطיخ, which also refers to melons.
Examples in context
- אבטיח הוא מלא מים.A watermelon is full of water.Tatoeba #1888789 by Eldad, translation #1888721 by marcelostockle
- אין על אבטיח קר בקיץ.There's nothing like cold watermelon in the summer.Tatoeba #2561502 by VirtuOZ, translation #4486887 by Joseph
- אף פעם לא ראיתי אבטיח גדול כל כך!I've never seen such a giant watermelon!Tatoeba #644937 by Eldad, translation #54646 by Eldad
- אני רוצה לקנות אבטיח.I would like to buy a watermelon.
- האבטיח טעים.The watermelon is delicious.
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Example conversation
Two friends are shopping for fruit at a market.
- איתי Itayאת רוצה לקנות אבטיח?At rotza liknot avtich?Do you want to buy a watermelon?
- עגור Adiכן, אני מאוד אוהבת אבטיח.Ken, ani meod ohevet avtich.Yes, I love watermelon very much.
- איתי Itayהאבטיח הזה נראה טעים.Ha-avtich haze nir'a ta'im.This watermelon looks delicious.
- עגור Adiבואי ניקח אותו, איתי.Bo nikach oto, Itai.Let's take it, Itai.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
