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Italian

kebab

/keˈbab/noun · masculineA2
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Meaning

kebab

  • a Middle Eastern dish of spiced meat cooked on a spit or skewer
  • a shop or takeaway stall selling kebabs

In a sentence

Stasera prendiamo un kebab vicino a casa?

Shall we get a kebab near home tonight?

Non mangio il kebab con la salsa piccante.

I don't eat kebabs with hot sauce.

Ho comprato due kebab da portare via.

I bought two kebabs for takeout.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
kebabmasculine · singular
kebabmasculine · plural
kebabmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Invariable loanword: 'il kebab', 'i kebab'.
  • Often refers both to the sandwich itself and the takeout eatery.
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