kurabiye
/ku.ɾaː.bi.ˈje/
The English word cookie is translated into Turkish as kurabiye.
kurabiye refers to a small, flat baked good, similar to a biscuit.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of kurabiye is kurabiyeler. To indicate possession or a relationship to the cookie, use the genitive form kurabiyenin (of the cookie). When the cookie is the direct object of a specific verb, it takes the accusative form kurabiyeyi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable. The pronunciation is /ku.ɾaː.bi.ˈje/. The sounds are like the [c] in core, the [oo] in cool, the [ɾ] in the American English word atom, the [b] in about, the [ee] in creek and the [y] in yes.
Did you know?
- The name for this sweet treat is etymologically linked to the concept of a 'fob watch' that was carried near a person's haunch or scabbard.
- While kurabiye describes a sweet treat, Turkish cuisine also has savory versions of these baked goods often containing cheese or olives.
- In Turkish culture, kurabiye is often served with Turkish tea or coffee to balance the strong flavors of the drinks.
Examples in context
- Bir kurabiye daha al.Have another cookie.This sentence is useful for practicing the command to have another kurabiye.Tatoeba #2574570 by duran, translation #2245541 by CK
- Tom bir kurabiye aldı.Tom took a cookie.This sentence shows how to say Tom took a kurabiye.Tatoeba #4553034 by duran, translation #2648304 by CK
- Bir kurabiye istedin mi?Did you want a cookie?This sentence is useful for asking if someone wanted a kurabiye.Tatoeba #4594336 by duran, translation #2011633 by CK
- Favorim, kuru üzümlü kurabiyelerdir.My favorite cookies are the ones with raisins.
- En sevdiğim kurabiye, çikolatalısıdır.My favorite cookie is the one with chocolate.
- Bir tane kurabiye alabilir miyim, lütfen?Could I have one cookie, please?
- Kurabiye var mı acaba?Is there any cookie available?
- Bir kurabiye ister misiniz?Would you like a cookie?
- Buyurun, kurabiye var.Here you go, we have cookies.
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Example conversation
Zeynep and Mehmet are having tea in the kitchen.
- ZeynepSana kurabiye yapayım mı?Shall I make you some cookies?
- MehmetEvet, lütfen Zeynep.Yes, please Zeynep.
- ZeynepÇikolatalı kurabiye sever misin?Do you like chocolate cookies?
- MehmetEvet, en sevdiğim kurabiye odur.Yes, that is my favorite cookie.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cookie” translations and entries kurabiye, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kurabiye, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
