Karabiber
noun
Pronunciation: /ka-ra-bee-BER/
English Meaning
Black pepper
“Karabiber” in Example Sentences
Biraz karabiber atar mısın?
Can you add a little black pepper?
Çorbaya biraz karabiber ekle.
Add a little black pepper to the soup.
Karabiberi fazla kaçırmışım.
I seem to have overdone the black pepper.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| karabiberi | the black pepper (object) |
| karabiberli | with black pepper |
Usage Note
Turkish tables usually have 'pul biber' (red pepper flakes) alongside salt and black pepper.
Word Origin & Etymology
Compound of 'kara' (black) + 'biber' (Greek 'piperi').
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