reçel
/ɾet͡ʃel/from spelling rules
The English word "jam" is translated into Turkish as reçel. Wiktionary also lists murabba.
Meaning: sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar (noun)
Ways to say it
| Turkish | IPA |
|---|---|
| reçel | /ɾet͡ʃel/ (from spelling rules) |
| murabba | /muɾabba/ (from spelling rules) |
The term refers to a sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar.
Which one should you use?
While reçel is the common word for jam, murabba is a more formal or archaic term often used to refer to preserves where the fruit pieces remain whole.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of reçel is reçeller.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɾetʃel/. The [ɾ] sound is like the [t] in the American English word "atom", and the [tʃ] sound is like the [ch] in "change".
Did you know?
- The word murabba is derived from the Arabic word for 'square'. This refers to the traditional practice of cutting fruits into uniform square pieces before preserving them.
- In Turkey, rose petal jam gül reçeli is a delicacy often served to honored guests. It is treated more as a luxury confectionery than a daily breakfast spread.
- In Turkish breakfast culture, you might encounter reçel served with 'kaymak', a thick clotted cream. This combination is considered a quintessential Turkish morning staple.
Examples in context
- Bu ev yapımı reçel.This is homemade jam.This sentence is useful for identifying homemade reçel.Tatoeba #1264615 by duran, translation #55597 by CK
- Bu ne tür bir reçel?What kind of jam is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the type of reçel.Tatoeba #12048858 by deyta, translation #12048559 by CK
- Ne kadar reçel aldınız?How much jam did you buy?This sentence is useful for asking about the amount of reçel purchased.Tatoeba #6442910 by duran, translation #6439954 by CK
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Example conversation
Zeynep and Can are having breakfast together.
- ZeynepBu çilek reçeli çok lezzetli.This strawberry jam is very delicious.
- CanGerçekten mi? Biraz daha ister misin?Really? Do you want some more?
- ZeynepEvet, lütfen. Reçel bitmek üzere.Yes, please. The jam is almost finished.
- CanTamam, hemen yeni bir kavanoz açıyorum.Okay, I am opening a new jar right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jam” translations and entries reçel, murabba, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries murabba, reçel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
