CEFR B1

challah

noun

Meaning

A sweet, braided bread traditionally eaten by Jewish people on Fridays and holidays.

Examples

The baker spent hours preparing the challah for the Sabbath.
Challah is often topped with sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking.

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challah (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈxɑlə/

Definition

A sweet, braided bread traditionally eaten by Jewish people on Fridays and holidays.

Examples

The baker spent hours preparing the challah for the Sabbath.
Challah is often topped with sesame seeds or poppy seeds before baking.
The family's challah recipe had been passed down for generations.

How to Use challah

break challah (verb phrase): to break bread together — "The family gathered to break challah and share a meal."
challah bread (noun phrase): a type of sweet bread — "The bakery sold delicious challah bread on Fridays."

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