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spit in Turkish

spit in Turkish is şiş, tükürük, tükürmek — spit means a thin rod used to skewer and rotate meat while it cooks over a fire.

spit in Turkish

şiş

noun

tükürük

noun

(uncountable) Saliva, especially when expectorated.

tükürmek

verb

(ambitransitive) To evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

şişlemek

verb

(transitive) To use a spit to cook; to attend to food that is cooking on a spit.

What does "spit" mean?

noun A thin rod used to skewer and rotate meat while it cooks over a fire.
"We cooked chicken on a spit over the campfire and turned it by hand."
noun Saliva, especially when spat out.
"The baby had a little spit on her bib after feeding."
noun A narrow strip of sand or land jutting out into water.
"Seabirds gathered on a long spit of shingle that stretched into the bay."
verb To forcefully eject saliva from the mouth.
"The footballer was criticised for spitting on the pitch during the match."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

spit in a sentence

We cooked chicken on a spit over the campfire and turned it by hand.
The kebab shop had a large spit that turned slowly behind the counter.
The baby had a little spit on her bib after feeding.
The dentist gave me a tiny cup so I could rinse and get rid of the spit.

Similar words in Turkish

expectorate saliva sandbar skewer

Common Turkish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spit" in Turkish?

"spit" in Turkish is şiş, tükürük, tükürmek. spit means: A thin rod used to skewer and rotate meat while it cooks over a fire.

How do you use "spit" in a sentence?

Example: "We cooked chicken on a spit over the campfire and turned it by hand." In Turkish, "spit" is şiş, tükürük, tükürmek.

Are there other ways to say "spit" in Turkish?

Yes — Turkish has 4 translations listed for "spit": şiş, tükürük, tükürmek, şişlemek.

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