Satay: meaning, definitions and examples

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satay

 

[ หˆsษ‘หteษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Satay is a dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat, served with a sauce, usually peanut or soy-based. It is commonly found in Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The dish is often accompanied by rice cakes or vegetables.

Synonyms

kebab, sate

Examples of usage

  • I ordered chicken satay as an appetizer.
  • The restaurant specializes in authentic Indonesian satay.
  • She enjoyed the spicy peanut sauce with her satay.
  • Satay is a popular street food in many Asian countries.

Translations

Translations of the word "satay" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น satay

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคŸเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Satay

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sate

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ satay

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satay

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ satay

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํ…Œ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุงุชูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satay

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ satay

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™็ˆน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ satay

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ satay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ satay

Word origin

The word 'satay' originates from the Indonesian and Malay language, where it refers to skewered meat. The term has been adopted in various forms across different cultures in Southeast Asia. The concept of skewering meat for cooking dates back centuries, with different regions developing their own unique variations of dishes that fall under the satay category. In Indonesia, satay is often associated with special occasions and festivities, where it is grilled over charcoal to achieve a specific flavor. The dish has become a staple in many Southeast Asian countries, with each region adding its own flair in terms of ingredients and preparation methods, which contributes to the rich culinary diversity of the area.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,222, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.