Translation of Turkish word "yiyecek" to English
yiyecek
/jijedʒek/
Meaning
NounAny solid substance that can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life.
How to use
Note that "yiyecek" is a noun derived from "yemek" (to eat) using the future-participle suffix "-ecek", now lexicalized to mean 'food, something to eat'.
🇬🇧 English
food
Example
Sağlıklı bir yaşam için dengeli yiyecek tüketmek önemlidir.
Consuming balanced food is important for a healthy life.
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- lezzetli yiyecek— tasty nourishing food dish
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What does the Turkish word "yiyecek" mean?▼
The Turkish word "yiyecek" means "food" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Sağlıklı bir yaşam için dengeli yiyecek tüketmek önemlidir." (which translates as "Consuming balanced food is important for a healthy life.").
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