Matzah: meaning, definitions and examples

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matzah

 

[ หˆmษ‘หtsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Jewish tradition

Matzah is an unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jews during Passover. It is made from flour and water and is baked quickly to prevent fermentation. Its flat, crisp texture symbolizes the haste with which the Jews left Egypt, as they did not have time for their bread to rise.

Synonyms

flatbread, unleavened bread

Examples of usage

  • During Passover, families gather to eat matzah.
  • Matzah is often used in making matzo ball soup.
  • Some people enjoy matzah with butter and jam.

Translations

Translations of the word "matzah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น matzรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคคเฅเคœเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Matze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matzah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ macza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒƒใƒ„ใ‚ก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท matzah

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ matzรก

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท matza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง›์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุชุฒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matzah

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ matzah

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ้…ต้ฅผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ matzah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matzah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ั†ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ matza

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ matzรก

Etymology

The word 'matzah' derives from the Hebrew word 'ืžึทืฆึธึผื”' (matzรก), which can be traced back to biblical times. It dates back to the Exodus story in the Torah, specifically in the Book of Exodus, where the Israelites are commanded to eat unleavened bread to commemorate their escape from slavery in Egypt. Since yeast was not allowed to leaven the bread, the Israelites used simple flour and water to bake flat, crisp bread quickly. Over the centuries, matzah has evolved, becoming a central element of the Passover Seder and other Jewish rituals. Its preparation and consumption continue to hold deep religious and cultural significance in Jewish communities around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,825, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.