sirke
/siɾce/from spelling rules
The Turkish word for vinegar is sirke.
sirke is a noun used to refer to the condiment. To specify a particular type of vinegar, Turkish uses a noun compound structure. For example, you can say elma sirkesi for apple cider vinegar or üzüm sirkesi for grape vinegar.
Meaning: condiment (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When using sirke in a sentence, it can change form based on its role. To indicate a specific, definite object, you may use the accusative form sirkeyi (the vinegar). To indicate possession or a relationship to another noun, use the genitive form sirkenin (of the vinegar).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of sirke is /siɾce/. The /s/ sound is like the [s] in [s]end, the /i/ sound is like the [ee] in cr[ee]k, the /ɾ/ sound is like the [t] in American English [t]om and the /c/ sound is like the [k] in s[k]ew.
Did you know?
- While sirke is the common word for the condiment, the historical Ottoman Turkish word also referred to 'nit' or potassium nitrate.
- Turkish folk medicine sometimes suggests using sirke on the skin or in hair rinses to treat dandruff and itching.
- The term sirke is incredibly consistent across the Turkic language family, appearing almost the same in Azerbaijani, Kazakh, and Turkmen.
Examples in context
- Bu ne tür bir sirke?What kind of vinegar is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the type of sirke.Tatoeba #12069571 by deyta, translation #12068462 by CK
- Sirke yerine limon suyu kullan.Use lemon juice instead of vinegar.This sentence suggests using a substitute instead of sirke.Tatoeba #3878736 by duran, translation #2901277 by mervert1
- Lütfen bana sirke ve yağ getir.Please bring me vinegar and oil.This sentence is a request to bring both sirke and oil.Tatoeba #4434499 by duran, translation #4414616 by AlanF_US
- Daha fazla sirke eklemeli miyim?Should I add more vinegar?
- Üzüm sirkesi kullanarak bu sosu daha lezzetli hale getirebilirim.I can make this sauce tastier by using grape vinegar.
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zeynep is making a salad in the kitchen.
- BurakSalata için sirke var mı?Is there any vinegar for the salad?
- ZeynepEvet, dolapta bir şişe sirke var.Yes, there is a bottle of vinegar in the cupboard.
- BurakTeşekkürler, Zeynep.Thanks, Zeynep.
- ZeynepRica ederim, Burak.You're welcome, Burak.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “vinegar” translations and entries sirke, 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 sirke, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
