backsheesh

bækˈʃiːʃ
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Translation of backsheesh into Hebrew

Noun

1.

gratuity

DatedUK
small money given for services rendered
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תִשְׁרוּשׁ tishrushבַּקְשִׁישׁ
  • He gave the waiter some backsheesh for his excellent service.הוא נתן למלצר קצת תשרוש על השירות המצוין שלו.
2.

finance

Dated
gift of money given as a tip or bribe
Dated
שְׁחוֹרָה sheḥorahטִפְּסָה tipsahשׁוֹחַד קָטָן טִיפּ
  • He slipped the waiter some backsheesh for the excellent service..הוא החמיץ למלצר קצת שוחד קטן עבור השירות המעולה.
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Synonyms and analogies of backsheesh in English

n.baksheeshgratuitytipMore synonyms

Examples of backsheesh in a sentence

  • He slipped some backsheesh to the hotel porter.
  • The official demanded backsheesh to expedite the process.

Translations of "backsheesh" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
שֹׁחַדnm. - shokhad

He was known to give backsheesh for favors from local officials.

היה ידוע שהוא נותן שוחד עבור טובות הנאה מפקידי רשויות המקומיות.

He slipped her some backsheesh to ensure faster service at the restaurant.

הוא החליק לה קצת שוחד כדי להבטיח שירות מהיר יותר במסעדה.

He was caught offering backsheesh to the police officer for leniency.

הוא נתפס כשהוא מציע שוחד לשוטר עבור הקלה בעונש.

He found it easier to move through bureaucracy with a little backsheesh.

הוא מצא שיותר קל לעבור בבירוקרטיה עם קצת שוחד.

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backsheesh: Examples and translations in context

He often received backsheesh for his reliability in delivering packages.

הוא קיבל לעיתים תכופות שוחד עבור אמינותו בהעברת חבילות.

She discreetly offered backsheesh in hopes of securing valuable information.

היא הציעה בשקט שוחד בתקווה להשיג מידע בעל ערך.

She felt uneasy about giving backsheesh, preferring honesty in her transactions.

היא חשה אי נוחות במתן שוחד, והעדיפה יושרה בעסקאותיה.

In his country, backsheesh is a traditional way to show appreciation.

בארצו, שוחד הוא אמצעי מסורתי להבעת הערכה.

Backsheesh can sometimes influence decisions in a crowded market.

שוחד יכול לעיתים להשפיע על החלטות בשוק צפוף.

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