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chef

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/ʃɛf/ · chef

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

cooking food business daily

Meanings

nounformal

A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

ایک پیشہ ور طباخ، عام طور پر ایک ریستوران یا ہوٹل میں چیف طباخ۔

شیف

chef

Synonyms

cook culinarian kitchen masterطباخکککھانا پکانے والا

Antonyms

amateur cook noviceشوقیہ طباخناتجربہ کار

Common Collocations

head chef
sous chef
pastry chef

Example Sentences

The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

شیف نے مہمانوں کے لئے ایک مزیدار کھانا تیار کیا۔

Chef ne mehmaanon ke liye ek mazeedaar khana tayaar kiya.

She wants to become a renowned chef someday.

وہ کبھی نہ کبھی ایک معروف شیف بننا چاہتی ہے۔

Woh kabhi na kabhi ek maroof chef banna chahti hai.

The restaurant's chef is famous for his signature dishes.

ریسٹورنٹ کے شیف کو اپنے خاص پکوانوں کے لئے جانا جاتا ہے۔

Restaurant ke chef ko apne khas pakwanon ke liye jaana jata hai.

Easily Confused With

chief:Chef refers to a professional cook, while chief generally denotes a leader or head of a group.

Word Family

cooking

nounپکانے

chef de cuisine

nounشیف دی کزین

chef's hat

nounشیف کی ٹوپی

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a chef wearing a tall hat while cooking.

Imagine a bustling kitchen with a chef leading the team.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "chef" — chief

First known use: 19th century

The term 'chef' originates from the French language, meaning 'chief' or 'head'. It has been adapted into English to refer specifically to a skilled cook.