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How does it change in a sentence?
To make kahvaltı a definite direct object, such as when you mean "the breakfast" (for example, "I ate the breakfast"), you add the suffix -yı to create kahvaltıyı.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable. The /k/ sound is like the [c] in "core", the /h/ is like the [h] in "home" and the /v/ is like the [v] in "vase". The final vowel /ɯ/ is somewhat like the [o] in "ribbon".
When do people say it?
Common foods associated with breakfast include Menemen, a scrambled egg dish with tomatoes and peppers popular in the Aegean and Marmara regions. Simit, a circular sesame bread ring often enjoyed with tea, especially in Istanbul. And Bal kaymak, a combination of honey and clotted cream favored in Central Anatolia.
Did you know?
- The word kahvaltı literally translates to 'under coffee'.
- In Turkish culture, a full kahvaltı is often treated as a social event that can last for several hours, rather than a quick morning bite.
- The word kahvaltı is derived from the Arabic word for 'coffee' combined with a Turkish word for 'under'.
Examples in context
- Tom kahvaltıda ne yer?What does Tom eat for breakfast?This sentence is useful for asking what someone eats for kahvaltı.Tatoeba #3674221 by vvv123, translation #2541157 by CK
- 7: 30'da Kahvaltı ettim.I had breakfast at 7:30.This sentence is useful for stating that you had kahvaltı at a specific time.Tatoeba #1280293 by duran, translation #252625 by CK
- Az önce kahvaltı yaptım.I just had breakfast.This sentence is useful for stating that you just had kahvaltı.Tatoeba #3853110 by duran, translation #3826035 by CK
- Merhaba! Kahvaltıya hazır mısın?Hello! Are you ready for breakfast?
- Bugün sabah kahvaltısı için ne yiyeceğiz?What are we going to eat for breakfast today?
- Marketten taze kahvaltılıklar aldım.I bought fresh breakfast ingredients from the market.
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Example conversation
In the kitchen on a Sunday morning.
- EmreZeynep, kahvaltı hazır mı?Zeynep, is breakfast ready?
- ZeynepEvet Emre, her şey masada.Yes Emre, everything is on the table.
- EmreHarika, çok açım.Great, I am very hungry.
- ZeynepHadi, hemen oturalım.Come on, let's sit down immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “breakfast” translations and entries kahvaltı, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kahvaltı, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
