Challa Meaning in English

word

US

ˈxɑlə

KHAH-luh

UK

ˈxæl.ə

KHAL-uh

Definition

Challa, also spelled challah, is a soft, braided Jewish bread traditionally eaten during Sabbath and holidays.

Usage & Nuances

"Challa" is also spelled "challah". It is used almost exclusively to refer to this specific Jewish bread. In English, most people use the spelling "challah".

• Spanish: jalá (pan judío) - jala (pan judío)
• Portuguese (BR): challah (pão judaico) - jala (pão judaico)
• Portuguese (PT): challah (pão judaico) - chala (pão judaico)
• Chinese (Simplified): 哈拉面包 (犹太面包)
• Chinese (Traditional): 哈拉麵包 (猶太麵包)
• Hindi: चल्ला (यहूदी ब्रेड)
• Arabic: خبز شله (خبز يهودي)
• Bengali: চাল্লা (রুটি)
• Russian: халла
• Japanese: ハッラー
• Vietnamese: bánh mì challah
• Korean: 할라
• Turkish: challah
• Urdu: چلہ
• Indonesian: roti challah

Example Sentences

We baked a challa for the holiday.

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The challa is on the table.

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He always buys fresh challa on Fridays.

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My grandmother’s homemade challa is the best I've ever tasted.

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Could you pass me a slice of challa?

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After dinner, there was only a little challa left.

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