nane
/naːˈne/
The Turkish word for the plant mint is nane.
When you wish to describe the color mint green, you should use the compound form nane yeşili.
Meaning: plant (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /naːˈne/. The /n/ sound is like the [n] in 'not'.
Did you know?
- The word nane originates from Arabic, but its deeper roots are traced back to the Hurrian language of ancient Mesopotamia.
- In Turkey, nane is often added to traditional yogurt-based soups, such as yayla çorbası, where it is typically sizzled in butter before being poured over the dish.
- You can find 'nane limon' (mint and lemon) sold as a specific traditional remedy in almost every local Turkish pharmacy or herbalist to treat colds.
Examples in context
- Bir nane ister misiniz?Would you like a mint?This sentence shows how to offer someone nane.Tatoeba #3871821 by duran, translation #3199714 by CK
- Akşam yemeğinden sonra ne istersin? Kahve, çay ya da nane suyu?What would you like after dinner? Coffee, tea, or mint water?This sentence demonstrates how nane can be used to describe a drink option.Tatoeba #3924139 by duran, translation #2259880 by _undertoad
- Taze nane çok güzel kokuyor.The fresh mint smells very good.
Example conversation
Burak and Elif are preparing tea in the kitchen.
- BurakÇaya biraz nane ekleyelim mi?Shall we add some mint to the tea?
- ElifEvet, nane çayı çok ferahlatıcıdır.Yes, mint tea is very refreshing.
- BurakMutfaktaki nane bitkisini de kullanalım.Let's also use the mint plant in the kitchen.
- ElifHarika bir fikir, hemen getireyim.That is a great idea, I will bring it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mint” translations and entries nane, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
