Acı
adjective
Pronunciation: /a-JUH/
English Meaning
Spicy / Bitter
“Acı” in Example Sentences
Pul biber çok acı.
Red pepper flakes are very spicy.
Acı sever misin?
Do you like spicy food?
Kahve çok acı olmuş, şeker var mı?
The coffee is very bitter — is there any sugar?
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| acılı | spicy (dish) |
| acısız | not spicy |
| acı çekmek | to suffer |
Usage Note
When ordering, ask for 'acısız' (without chilli) or 'acılı' (spicy): 'Acısız olsun, lütfen.'
Grammar & Usage
Means both 'spicy' in cooking and 'pain' or 'bitter' emotionally/physically.
Word Origin & Etymology
Old Turkic 'açıg'.
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