pide
/pide/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bread" is translated to Turkish as pide.
In Turkish, pide refers to a specific type of traditional flatbread, often shaped like a boat or a long oval, rather than a generic term for all bread.
Meaning: bread (noun)
Which one should you use?
While pide refers to this specific type of flatbread, the general word for bread in Turkish is ekmek.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of pide is pideler.
How do you pronounce it?
To pronounce pide, use the [p] sound from [p]an and the [ee] sound from cr[ee]k.
Did you know?
- The word pide shares an ancient root with the English word 'pita', meaning both refer to a flat piece of dough.
- During the religious holiday of Ramadan, traditional ramazan pidesi is baked and sold in huge quantities, creating a unique seasonal smell in Turkish cities.
- While pide is a type of bread, it is frequently served as a main course topped with minced meat, cheese or sucuk, making it more like a Turkish pizza than a side dish.
Examples in context
- Kim pide almaya gidecek?Who will go get the pide?This sentence is useful for asking who will go to buy the pide.Tatoeba #5009535 by tikan0, translation #5013039 by tikan0
- Sıcak pide çok güzel görünüyor.The hot pide looks very good.
- Fırından taze pide aldım.I bought fresh pide from the bakery.
Example conversation
Can and Merve are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- CanAkşam yemeği için pide yiyelim mi?Shall we eat pide for dinner?
- MerveEvet, Can, harika bir fikir.Yes, Can, that is a great idea.
- CanEn yakın pideciye gidelim mi?Shall we go to the nearest pide shop?
- MerveOlur, hemen hazırlanalım.Okay, let's get ready right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pide” translations and entries pide, 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 pide, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
