ביצה

Hebrew

Etymology 1

From Proto-Semitic *bayṣ̂-.

Noun

בֵּיצָה • (betzá) f (plural indefinite בֵּיצִים‎, singular construct ביצת־‎, plural construct ביצי־‎)

  1. egg
    ‏אני צריך ללכת לקנות ביצים.‎‎
    I need to go buy eggs.
  2. (slang, in the plural) testicles, balls (referring to anatomy, bravery or general self-assuredness)
    ‏יש לו ביצים גדולות שהוא אוהב להראות לכולם.‎‎
    He has big testicles that he loves to show to everyone.

Etymology 2

Noun

ביצה \ בִּצָּה • (bitzá) f (plural indefinite ביצות \ בִּצּוֹת‎) [pattern: קִטְלָה]

  1. swamp, marsh

Usage notes
  • Many stylebooks recommend using the deficient spelling בצה also in the everyday non-vocalized writing system, in order to make clear distinction with the word ביצה (egg).

See also

Yiddish

Etymology

From Hebrew בֵּיצָה‎ (betza, “egg”).

Noun

ביצה • (beytse) f, plural ביצים‎ (beytsim)

  1. egg
  2. (anatomy, in the plural) testicles
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