Turkish Word of the Day
yemek
/ye-MEK/ • verb / noun — 7th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to eat; food or a meal (noun and verb)
Examples
- Akşam ne yemek istersin?
(What do you want to eat for dinner?) - Bu restorandaki yemekler çok lezzetli.
(The food at this restaurant is very tasty.) - Sabah kahvaltıda yemek yemek bana enerji verir.
(Eating breakfast gives me energy.)
Synonyms
- gıda
- öğün
- besin
Yemek is used both as a verb (to eat) and as a noun (food, meal). As a verb it commonly appears in phrases like "yemek yemek" (to eat a meal). As a noun it can mean a single meal (öğün) or food in general. Useful at restaurants, home, and when talking about meals and eating habits.
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