Sığır eti
noun
Pronunciation: /suh-UHR eh-tee/
English Meaning
Beef
“Sığır eti” in Example Sentences
Sığır eti biraz sert olabilir.
Beef can be a bit tough.
Sığır etinden köfte yapacağım.
I'll make meatballs from beef.
Bu hamburger yüzde yüz sığır eti.
This burger is one hundred percent beef.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| sığır etini | the beef (object) |
| dana eti | veal / beef (common on menus) |
Usage Note
On menus and at the butcher's you will more often see 'dana eti' (veal, also used loosely for beef).
Word Origin & Etymology
'Sığır' (cattle) + 'et'.
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