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Shish in a sentence

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Shish | Shisha | Shishito | Shishkin | Shishir | Shishmaref | Shishya | Shishaldin | Shishapangma

Shish meaning

Used to request quiet; similar to shh.

Using Shish

  • The main meaning on this page is: Used to request quiet; similar to shh.
  • In the example corpus, shish often appears in combinations such as: the shish, shish mahal, shish kebab.

Context around Shish

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 21 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 5 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 9 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

chicken 1× ordering 1×

Often after:

mahal 2× kebab 2× taouk 1× kofte 1× charm 1× kabobs 1× kabob 1× kebabs 1×

Sentence patterns with Shish

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and chicken shish kofte kebabs 1× and ordering shish kabobs at 1× and the shish kebab manicure 1× by a shish kabob grill 1× lost that shish charm 1× making the shish taouk mix 1× of the shish mahal also 1× origin of shish mahal 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a former accountant 1× and the shish 1× larger groups can 1× shish kebabs have 1× szlaszeck apparently from 1× there are traditional 1×

Common sentence endings:

also on offer 1× and a salad 1× and set aside 1× chops and more 1× him from russia 1× in us cuisine 1×

Words around Shish

Just before it in the word index:

shiselweni 2 shiseido 9 shirvo 2 shirur 5 shiru 3 shirty 2

Just after it in the word index:

shisha 27 shishaldin 3 shishapangma 3 shishaq 2 shishi 2 shishikura 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aadi 14 aayush 14 abbottabad 14 aberdonian 14 abhi 14 aborting 14

Corpus analysis for Shish

  • In this selection, "shish" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, chicken, ordering, mahal, kebab and taouk stand out and add context to how "shish" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and chicken shish kofte kebabs and and ordering shish kabobs at. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "shish" sits close to words such as aadi, aayush and abbottabad, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with shish

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Shish kebabs have a Persian origin, but are now commonplace in US cuisine. (13 words)

But before this culinary revolution took place, what is the origin of Shish Mahal? (14 words)

Szlaszeck (apparently from Polish szaszłyk, " shish kebab ") is served to Tintin with mushrooms and a salad. (16 words)

Longer example sentences

There are traditional Scottish, English and Irish dishes on the menu, with chicken tikka masala, famously created in Glasgow by the chef of the Shish Mahal, also on offer. (29 words)

I could not be 40 or 50 years old and ordering shish kabobs at restaurants or cooking steak and eggs more than once or twice a month. (27 words)

But not to worry, with a clock in the middle of the restaurant reading “Time to Eat” it still hasn’t lost that Shish charm. (25 words)

Question examples

But before this culinary revolution took place, what is the origin of Shish Mahal? (14 words)

Example sentences (10)

If you’re making the shish taouk, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

There are traditional Scottish, English and Irish dishes on the menu, with chicken tikka masala, famously created in Glasgow by the chef of the Shish Mahal, also on offer.

But before this culinary revolution took place, what is the origin of Shish Mahal?

Larger groups can also go for the special family platters, which include lamb and chicken shish, kofte kebabs, lamb ribs, lamb chops and more.

And the shish kebab manicure has to be the most divisive yet with some loving the trend while others were less impressed.

But not to worry, with a clock in the middle of the restaurant reading “Time to Eat” it still hasn’t lost that Shish charm.

I could not be 40 or 50 years old and ordering shish kabobs at restaurants or cooking steak and eggs more than once or twice a month.

A former accountant, Shein invented a planter box inspired in style by a shish kabob grill his grandfather sent him from Russia.

Shish kebabs have a Persian origin, but are now commonplace in US cuisine.

Szlaszeck (apparently from Polish szaszłyk, " shish kebab ") is served to Tintin with mushrooms and a salad.

Common combinations with shish

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "shish" in a sentence?
An example: "If you’re making the shish taouk, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "shish" from authentic English texts.
What does "shish" mean?
Shish means: Used to request quiet; similar to shh.
How many example sentences with "shish" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "shish", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.