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As a Turkish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the Turkish food and drink vocabulary. In this lesson, you will learn how to order in a restaurant, common Turkish dishes, and some cultural information related to the Turkish cuisine. | As a Turkish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the Turkish food and drink vocabulary. In this lesson, you will learn how to order in a restaurant, common Turkish dishes, and some cultural information related to the Turkish cuisine. | ||
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Rooms|Rooms]] & [[Language/Turkish/Vocabulary/Things-in-Turkish|Things in Turkish]].</span> | |||
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In Turkey, meals are considered sacred and eaten with family and friends. The custom of sharing food is a sign of hospitality and generosity. Hospitality is one of the essential values in Turkish culture, and guests are treated with great respect and generosity. | In Turkey, meals are considered sacred and eaten with family and friends. The custom of sharing food is a sign of hospitality and generosity. Hospitality is one of the essential values in Turkish culture, and guests are treated with great respect and generosity. | ||
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Revision as of 22:26, 27 March 2023
As a Turkish language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the Turkish food and drink vocabulary. In this lesson, you will learn how to order in a restaurant, common Turkish dishes, and some cultural information related to the Turkish cuisine.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Rooms & Things in Turkish.
Turkish Cuisine
Turkish cuisine is renowned for its variety and unique taste. It is a blend of Central Asian, Middle Eastern, and Balkan flavors. Turkish cuisine has been enriched by the empire that had Turkey as its center for centuries. Some typical Turkish dishes are:
- **Kebab:** This dish consists of grilled meat served with vegetables, rice, and bread.
- **Manti:** A dish composed of small pasta pockets filled with meat, served with a yogurt sauce.
- **Baklava:** Thin layers of pastry with nuts, syrup, and honey.
- **Pide:** Traditionally, it is a boat-shaped Turkish pizza made of pide dough topped with cheese and lamb meat.
One of the most popular street foods in Turkey is dürüm. It is a wrap made of lavash bread filled with grilled meat, salad, and sauce.
Ordering Food and Drink
When you go to a restaurant, you can start by saying "Merhaba" (Hello) to the waiter. Then, you can ask for the menu by saying "Menü, lütfen" (Menu, please). Once you are ready to order, you can use the following phrases:
| Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ben... | Ben... | I... |
| ...istediğimi alacağım | ...istediim alacakam | will have... |
| ...şöylemek istiyorum | ...shylemek istiyorum | would like to order... |
| ...su istiyorum | ...su istiyorum | I would like water (this is a very common phrase in Turkey) |
| ...kola istiyorum | ...kola istiyorum | I would like a cola |
| ...bir bira istiyorum | ...bir bira istiyorum | I would like a beer |
Here are some of the most common Turkish foods and drink:
| Turkish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Döner | Döner | Doner Kebab |
| Adana Kebabı | Adana kebabı | Spicy kebab from Adana |
| Künefe | Künefe | Sweet cheese pastry |
| Raki | Rakı | National Turkish alcohol drink served with ice and water |
| Ayran | Ayran | Turkish yogurt drink |
You can end your meal by saying "Afiyet olsun!" which means "Bon appétit!" in Turkish. If you want to tip, you can leave around 10% of the total bill as a tip.
Cultural Information
Turkish cuisine is not only popular in Turkey, but it has also gained a lot of popularity abroad. The UNESCO Cultural Heritage List includes Turkish cuisine as one of the world's cultural treasures. Some Turkish dishes have even become a part of the world cuisine, such as döner kebab.
In Turkey, meals are considered sacred and eaten with family and friends. The custom of sharing food is a sign of hospitality and generosity. Hospitality is one of the essential values in Turkish culture, and guests are treated with great respect and generosity.
Sources
- 90 Turkish Food/Drink Words And Phrases - Food Republic
- How To Talk About Food And Drink In Turkish
- Food vocabulary in Turkish | Turkish Basics
Videos
Turkish Vocabulary Practice - Level 4 (Part 1) - Food - YouTube
Other Lessons
- Family
- Beverages
- Election
- Months of the Year
- Insects and Bugs
- Classroom
- Desserts
- Camping
- Numbers
- Useful Sentenses