sütsüz
/sytsyz/from spelling rules
The English phrase dairy free is translated into Turkish as sütsüz.
The term is used to describe food or drinks that do not contain any milk or milk products. If you want to describe something as not containing milk, you can also use the phrase süt içermeyen.
What does it mean word for word?
The word sütsüz is composed of süt, meaning milk and the suffix -süz, which functions similarly to the English suffix -less to indicate the absence of something.
Which one should you use?
While sütsüz is a common way to say dairy free, the phrase süt içermeyen (not containing milk) is a more formal way to express this and is often found on food packaging labels. Another formal way to express that something is free from dairy products is the phrase Süt Ürünleri İçermeyen.
How do you pronounce it?
/sytsyz/. The sound /s/ is like the [s] in send and the sound /z/ is like the [z] in zone.
Did you know?
- In Turkey, asking for sütsüz coffee usually means you want it black, whereas in English 'dairy free' often implies a substitute like soy or oat milk.
- In Turkish, the suffix -süz used in sütsüz can also be used to describe people, such as parasız for someone 'without money' or evsiz for someone 'homeless'.
- Turkish has a specific word laktozsuz for 'lactose free', which is frequently used interchangeably with sütsüz in cafes despite having different biological meanings.
Examples in context
- Süt ürünleri içermeyen bir menüye sahip misiniz?Do you have a menu without dairy products?
- Bu tatlıda süt yok, değil mi?There is no dairy in this dessert, right?
- Bu tatlı sütsüz mü?Is this dessert dairy free?
- Sütsüz seçenekleriniz var mı?Do you have dairy free options?
- Sütsüz bir kahve istiyorum.I want a dairy free coffee.
Example conversation
At a local cafe, Merve is asking about the ingredients.
- MerveSütsüz bir içecek alabilir miyim?Can I have a dairy free drink?
- BurakTabii, meyve suyu ister misiniz?Of course, would you like fruit juice?
- MerveEvet, lütfen.Yes, please.
- BurakHemen hazırlıyorum, Merve.I am preparing it right away, Merve.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
