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לבשל

levashel

To cook

Beginnerverb

Definition

To prepare food by heating it.

Example

אבא מבשל מצוין.

Dad cooks excellently.

Etymology

'לבשל' (levashel) comes from the root 'ב-ש-ל' meaning 'to cook'. This reflects the deep-seated cultural practices surrounding food preparation in Hebrew-speaking societies.

How & Where It’s Used

'לבשל' is used informally in everyday language as well as in written culinary contexts, often discussed in family and social settings.

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