Bardak
noun
Pronunciation: /bar-DAHK/
English Meaning
Glass
“Bardak” in Example Sentences
Bir bardak su rica edebilir miyim?
May I request a glass of water?
Bardağı masaya koy.
Put the glass on the table.
Günde sekiz bardak su içmeye çalışıyorum.
I try to drink eight glasses of water a day.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| bardağı | the glass (object) |
| çay bardağı | tea glass |
| bardaklar | glasses |
Usage Note
Idiom: 'Bardağın dolu tarafından bakmak' — to look on the bright side (literally: at the full side of the glass).
Grammar & Usage
In Turkey, tea is almost exclusively served in a 'çay bardağı' (tulip glass) rather than a mug.
Word Origin & Etymology
Of uncertain origin; related forms exist in Arabic ('bardaq') and Persian.
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