kuruyemiş alerjisi
/kuɾujemiʃ aleɾʒisi/from spelling rules
The English phrase "nut allergy" is translated into Turkish as kuruyemiş alerjisi.
kuruyemiş alerjisi refers to an allergic reaction caused by eating or touching nuts. To state that you have this allergy, you would say Kuruyemiş alerjim var. This is the standard way to inform restaurant staff or medical professionals about the allergy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a noun compound construction where the word alerjisi carries a possessive suffix to link it to kuruyemiş. When saying "I have a nut allergy," the phrase changes to kuruyemiş alerjim var, using the suffix -(i)m and the verb var (which means "there is" or "exists").
How do you pronounce it?
/kuɾujemiʃ aleɾʒisi/. The sounds are as follows: [c]ore for /k/, c[oo]l for /u/, AmE a[t]om for /ɾ/, [y]es for /j/, [m]uch for /m/, cr[ee]k for /i/, [sh]oe for /ʃ/ and [s]end for /s/.
Did you know?
- The word kuruyemiş literally translates to 'dry food', but in Turkey it refers specifically to the category of nuts and seeds sold as snacks.
- In Turkish culture, kuruyemiş is often served as a hospitable gesture to guests alongside tea, making the phrase Kuruyemiş alerjim var especially important for social visits.
- In Turkish, many words for specific nuts are named after the regions they come from, such as Antep fıstığı for pistachios, named after the city of Gaziantep.
Examples in context
- Yarın pastada fındık olacak, yer misin?
Üzgünüm, fındık alerjim var, yiyemem.There will be hazelnuts in the cake tomorrow, would you like some?
I'm sorry, I have a hazelnut allergy, I can't eat it. - Çocukta ciddi bir kuruyemiş alerjisi var.The child has a serious nut allergy.
- Kuruyemiş alerjisi olanlar dikkat etmeli.Those with a nut allergy should be careful.
Example conversation
Selin is asking Can about his dietary restrictions at a restaurant.
- SelinCan, yiyebileceğin bir şey var mı?Can, is there anything you can eat?
- CanMaalesef, kuruyemiş alerjisi nedeniyle çok dikkatliyim.Unfortunately, I am very careful due to a nut allergy.
- SelinO zaman menüyü kontrol edelim.Then let's check the menu.
- CanEvet, güvenli bir şeyler bulmalıyız.Yes, we should find something safe.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Turkish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
