Translation of Turkish word "şef" to English
şef
/ʃef/
Meaning
NounA person in charge of a kitchen or of an organization, department, or team; a head cook or a boss.
How to use
Note that "şef" is a common loanword from French, used for both a head cook (chef) and a boss or team leader.
🇬🇧 English
chef
Example
Restoranın şefi yeni bir yemek icat etti.
The restaurant's chef invented a new dish.
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- şirket şefi— company boss
- Restoranın şefi yeni bir yemek icat etti.— The restaurant's chef invented a new dish.
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What does the Turkish word "şef" mean?▼
The Turkish word "şef" means "chef" in English.
How do you pronounce the Turkish word "şef"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Restoranın şefi yeni bir yemek icat etti." (which translates as "The restaurant's chef invented a new dish.").
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