kendi yiyemediğini başkasına da yedirtmeyen kimse

Turkish - English

Definition of kendi yiyemediğini başkasına da yedirtmeyen kimse in Turkish English dictionary

dog in the manger

One who denies others what he cannot use himself

No adjective is strong enough for characterizing this wicked dog-in-the-manger policy. From various sources I hear tales of such wanton destruction of nations' property in all parts of India.

One who prevents others from enjoying what one has no use for oneself

{i} selfish person who prevents another from enjoying or having something that he or she themselves have no need for

someone who prevents you from enjoying something that they themselves have no need for

Hyphenation

ken·di yi·ye·me·di·ği·ni baş·ka·sı·na da ye·dirt·me·yen kim·se