Meze
nounTop 2000
/meh-ZEH/
English Meaning
Appetizer
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Meze tabağıSoğuk mezeler
Example Sentence in Context
“Birkaç çeşit meze alalım.”
“Let's get a few types of appetizers.”
Grammar & Usage
Refers to small dishes served before the main meal, very common in Turkish culture.
Word Origin & Etymology
From Persian 'maze' (taste/snack).
Cultural Context
Meze culture is a huge part of dining in Turkey, especially when drinking Rakı. It involves sharing many small cold and hot dishes over hours of conversation.
Related Vocabulary in "Ordering Food (Yemek Siparişi)"
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