Vegetables are a staple of everyday life, and knowing their names in Hebrew is useful whether you’re shopping at the market, reading a recipe, or ordering a meal. This list covers common vegetables in modern Hebrew, with pronunciation help to get you speaking confidently.
Common Vegetables
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Tomato | עַגְבָנִיָּה | agvaniyah |
| Cucumber | מְלָפְפוֹן | melafefon |
| Carrot | גֶּזֶר | gezer |
| Potato | תַּפּוּחַ אֲדָמָה | tapuach adamah |
| Onion | בָּצָל | batzal |
| Garlic | שׁוּם | shum |
| Lettuce | חַסָּה | chasah |
| Pepper | פִּלְפֵּל | pilpel |
| Corn | תִּירָס | tiras |
| Mushroom | פִּטְרִיָּה | pitriyah |
| Zucchini | קִישׁוּא | kishu |
| Eggplant | חָצִיל | chatsil |
Useful Phrases
- אני קונה ירקות בשוק – Ani koneh yerakot ba-shuk – I’m buying vegetables at the market
- אני אוהב גזר ומלפפון – Ani ohev gezer u-melafefon – I like carrot and cucumber
- אפשר עגבנייה אחת בבקשה – Efshar agvaniyah achat bevakasha – One tomato, please
Practice Tips
- Label vegetables in your fridge with their Hebrew names.
- Try saying what you’re cooking in Hebrew: “I’m making soup with תפוח אדמה and גזר.”
- Watch Hebrew cooking videos and listen for vegetable names in context.