Matzah Meaning in English

word

US

ˈmɑtsə

MAHT-suh

UK

ˈmætsə

MAT-suh

Definition

A flat, unleavened bread traditionally eaten by Jewish people during Passover. It is made from flour and water without yeast.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers specifically to the unleavened bread eaten at Passover. Spellings vary ('matzo', 'matza'), but 'matzah' is widely used in English. Associated with Jewish tradition and rituals.

• Spanish: matzá - pan ázimo (judío)
• Portuguese (BR): matzá - pão ázimo (judaico)
• Portuguese (PT): matzá - pão ázimo (judaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 无酵饼
• Chinese (Traditional): 無酵餅
• Hindi: मत्त्ज़ाह - यहूदी बिना खमीर की रोटी
• Arabic: ماتزا - خبز فطير (يهودي)
• Bengali: মাৎজা
• Russian: маца
• Japanese: マッツァー
• Vietnamese: bánh matzah
• Korean: 마짜
• Turkish: matza
• Urdu: ماتزا
• Indonesian: matzah

Example Sentences

We eat matzah during Passover every year.

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Matzah is made without yeast.

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I bought a box of matzah at the store.

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Some people like to spread butter on their matzah for breakfast.

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Grandma always tells stories as she bakes homemade matzah for the family.

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During Passover, we replace regular bread with matzah in all our meals.

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