Challah

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑlə/

Definitions of challah

noun a special Jewish bread, typically braided and eaten on ceremonial occasions such as the Sabbath and holidays

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat challah bread on Fridays.

A2 My grandmother makes the best homemade challah for special occasions.

B1 The bakery down the street sells delicious challah loaves.

B2 I learned how to braid challah in a baking class.

C1 The challah at the Jewish deli is always fresh and tasty.

C2 The chef's gourmet version of challah includes unique ingredients like saffron and honey.

Examples of challah in a Sentence

formal The challah bread is a traditional Jewish bread typically braided and eaten on Shabbat and holidays.

informal I love picking up a fresh loaf of challah from the bakery for Sunday brunch.

slang Let's grab some challah and have a picnic in the park.

figurative The challah represents unity and togetherness in Jewish culture.

Grammatical Forms of challah

• plural: challahs
• comparative: more challah
• superlative: most challah
• present tense: challah
• future tense: will challah
• perfect tense: have challahed
• continuous tense: challahing
• singular: challah
• positive degree: challah
• infinitive: to challah
• gerund: challahing
• participle: challahed

Origin and Evolution of challah

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'challah' originated from the Hebrew language.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a portion of dough set aside for the priests in ancient Israel, it later evolved to represent the braided bread traditionally eaten by Jews on Shabbat and holidays.