Chem'ah Meaning: The Hebrew Word חֶמְאָה Explained

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חֶמְאָה

chem'ah

Everyday Hebrew

Formsחֲמָאוֹת

MeaningA soft, yellow food made from milk or cream that you can spread on bread or use for cooking.

HistoryThis word is very old and first appears in the Bible. It has always meant the soft, yellow food made from milk, just like it does today.

Example

אני אוהב לשים חמאה על הלחם שלי בבוקר.

I like to put butter on my bread in the morning.