Simit

Pronunciation: /sɪˈmɪt/

Definitions of simit

noun a type of circular bread with sesame seeds on top, commonly found in Turkey and other Middle Eastern countries

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat simit for breakfast.

A2 In Turkey, simit is a popular street food snack.

B1 The bakery down the street makes the best simit in town.

B2 I learned how to bake simit from my grandmother.

C1 The traditional recipe for simit has been passed down for generations.

C2 Simit is a staple in Turkish cuisine and is enjoyed by people of all ages.

Examples of simit in a Sentence

formal The bakery offers a variety of pastries, including the traditional Turkish simit.

informal Let's grab some simit from the bakery for breakfast.

slang I could really go for a simit right now, it's so tasty.

figurative The circular shape of the simit represents the cycle of life in Turkish culture.

Grammatical Forms of simit

• plural: simitler
• comparative: more simit
• superlative: most simit
• present tense: simit
• future tense: will simit
• perfect tense: have simit
• continuous tense: is simiting
• singular: simit
• positive degree: simit
• infinitive: to simit
• gerund: simiting
• participle: simited

Origin and Evolution of simit

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'simit' is believed to have originated from Turkish cuisine.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a circular bread with sesame seeds, the word 'simit' has evolved to also include various types of bread rings or bagels in different cultures.