Türk kahvesi
/tyɾk kahvesi/from spelling rules
Turkish coffee in Turkish is Türk kahvesi.
Meaning: type of coffee (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a noun compound consisting of Türk (Turkish) and kahve (coffee) with the possessive suffix -si attached to the second element.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because this is a noun compound, the word Türk does not take the suffix -ün (the standard possessive suffix) to mean 'Turkish'. Instead, the possessive suffix is attached to the head noun kahve.
How do you pronounce it?
/tyɾk kahvesi/. The sounds are similar to the following English comparisons: [t] in atom for /ɾ/, [c] in core for /k/, [h] in home for /h/, [v] in vase for /v/, [s] in send for /s/ and [ee] in creek for /i/.
Did you know?
- In Turkish culture, there is a proverb that says a Türk kahvesi lasts for forty years of memory. This means that a simple cup shared between two people creates a lifelong bond of friendship.
- Turkish culture has a tradition called fal, where a fortune teller reads the sediment left at the bottom of the Türk kahvesi cup after it is finished.
- Historically, the first coffeehouses serving Türk kahvesi in Istanbul were called kahvehane, which were known as 'schools of knowledge' because they were centers for political debate and poetry.
Examples in context
- Türk kahvesi Osmanlı İmparatorluğu döneminden kalma geleneksel bir içecektir. Hazırlanışıyla ve sunumuyla diğer kahvelerden ayrılır.Turkish coffee is a traditional beverage dating back to the Ottoman Empire. It stands out from other coffees with its preparation and presentation.
- Bir fincan Türk kahvesi alabilir miyim?Can I have a cup of Turkish coffee?
- Türk kahvesi çok lezzetli.Turkish coffee is very delicious.
- Misafirlere Türk kahvesi ikram ettim.I served Turkish coffee to the guests.
Example conversation
Zeynep and Burak are visiting a cafe.
- ZeynepBurak, Türk kahvesi içer misin?Burak, would you drink Turkish coffee?
- BurakEvet, lütfen bir tane istiyorum.Yes, please, I want one.
- ZeynepTamam, ben de Türk kahvesi alacağım.Okay, I will get a Turkish coffee too.
- BurakHarika, hadi sipariş verelim.Great, let's order.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turkish coffee” translations and entries Türk kahvesi, 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.
