Ekmek
nounTop 500
/ek-MEK/
English Meaning
Bread
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Ekmek almakSomun ekmekKepekli ekmek
Example Sentence in Context
“Fırından taze ekmek aldım.”
“I bought fresh bread from the bakery.”
Grammar & Usage
A staple in Turkey. Also means 'to plant' or 'to sow' as a verb.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old Turkic 'ötmek', evolving to 'ekmek'. As a verb, it means 'to plant/sow'.
Cultural Context
Bread is revered in Turkey. It is considered a sin to throw bread away. If a piece falls to the ground, it is common to pick it up, kiss it, and touch it to the forehead out of respect.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Ekmek parası”
“Money for bread (meaning one's livelihood)”
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