Whether you’re dining at home or out with friends, knowing how to talk about meals and tableware in Hebrew is a must. This vocabulary set covers everyday words related to eating, serving, and enjoying food in modern Hebrew.
Common Meals & Dishes
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | אֲרוּחַת בֹּקֶר | aruchat boker |
| Lunch | אֲרוּחַת צָהֳרַיִם | aruchat tzahorayim |
| Dinner | אֲרוּחַת עֶרֶב | aruchat erev |
| Soup | מָרָק | marak |
| Pasta | פַּסְטָה | pasta |
| Fish | דָּג | dag |
| Meat | בָּשָׂר | basar |
Basic Table Items
| English | Hebrew (with niqqud) | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|
| Plate | צַלַּחַת | tzalahat |
| Bowl | קְעָרָה | ke’arah |
| Cup | כּוֹס | kos |
| Spoon | כַּף | kaf |
| Fork | מַזְלֵג | mazleg |
| Knife | סַכִּין | sakin |
| Napkin | מַפִּית | mapit |
| Table | שֻׁלְחָן | shulchan |
Useful Phrases
- אני אוכל ארוחת ערב – Ani ochel aruchat erev – I’m eating dinner
- אפשר מזלג בבקשה? – Efshar mazleg bevakasha? – Can I have a fork, please?
- הצלחת על השולחן – Ha-tzalahat al ha-shulchan – The plate is on the table
- אני אוהב מרק – Ani ohev marak – I like soup
Practice Tips
- Set your table and name each item in Hebrew as you use it.
- Watch Hebrew cooking shows or recipe videos and listen for these words.
- Try describing your meals in Hebrew – even simple sentences help build fluency.