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schav

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //ʃɑːv//

KK: /ʃɑv/

noun
Definition

A cold soup that is typically made with sorrel, onions, lemon juice, eggs, and sugar, and is often served with sour cream.


Example

On a hot summer day, a bowl of schav is the perfect refreshing dish.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried schav?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What is it?
Sloth A
It's a chilled soup made with sorrel and eggs; it's really refreshing.
Sloth B
That sounds interesting! I’d love to taste schav sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
soup
broth
chowder
Antonyms
solid
meal
entree
Root Explanation

The word 'schav' originates from Yiddish 'shvayg', meaning a young person or child. It is often used in informal contexts to refer to a young person, particularly in a playful or affectionate manner.

Memory Tip

Think of the Yiddish word for a young person, 'shvayg', to remember that 'schav' refers to a young person or child.

Visually Confused Words
shave
sclav
schwa
pshav
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