What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mercimek (lentil) and çorba (soup) with the third-person possessive suffix -sı used to create a noun compound.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the southeastern region of Turkey, a popular variation of lentil soup is called Ezo Gelin Çorbası.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a specific lentil soup as a direct object, the phrase takes the accusative suffix -nı, resulting in mercimek çorbasını.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /meɾdʒimec tʃoɾbasɯ/. The [m] sound is like [m]uch, the [ɾ] sound is like the American English 't' in a[t]om, the [dʒ] sound is like [j]ump, the [i] sound is like cr[ee]k, the [c] sound is like s[k]ew, the [tʃ] sound is like [ch]ange, the [b] sound is like a[b]out, the [s] sound is like [s]end and the [ɯ] sound is somewhat like ribb[o]n.
Did you know?
- The word çorba is used in the Turkish idiom çorbası karışmak, which means to get confused or for things to become muddled.
- In traditional Turkish culture, çorba can be consumed as a breakfast food to provide energy for the day.
- The name of the popular variant Ezo Gelin Çorbası literally translates to 'Ezo the Bride's Soup', adding a poetic or legendary layer to a simple meal.
Examples in context
- Mercimek çorbasını severim.I love lentil soup.Tatoeba #4066344 by maydoo, translation #4066040 by Lepotdeterre
- Mercimek çorbası çok sıcak.The lentil soup is very hot.
- Bugün mercimek çorbası içelim mi?Shall we drink lentil soup today?
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Example conversation
Mehmet and Selin are at a restaurant.
- MehmetSelin, ne yemek istersin?Selin, what would you like to eat?
- SelinBen bir mercimek çorbası alayım.I'll have a lentil soup.
- MehmetGüzel seçim, ben de onu alacağım.Good choice, I will have that too.
- SelinHarika, hadi sipariş verelim.Great, let's order.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
