Tuzlu
adjective
Pronunciation: /tooz-LOO/
English Meaning
Salty
“Tuzlu” in Example Sentences
Deniz suyu çok tuzlu.
Sea water is very salty.
Yemek biraz tuzlu olmuş.
The food has turned out a bit salty.
Kahvaltıda tuzlu şeyler yemeyi severim.
I like eating savoury things at breakfast.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| daha tuzlu | saltier |
| en tuzlu | the saltiest |
| tuzsuz | unsalted |
Usage Note
Colloquially 'tuzlu' also means 'pricey': 'Hesap biraz tuzlu geldi' (The bill was a bit steep).
Word Origin & Etymology
From 'tuz' (salt) + '-lu' (with). Literally 'with salt'.
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