Bedeutung
The evening meal.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Dinner is the most important social meal. It is common to spend 1-2 hours at the table, especially if there are guests. Historically, the evening meal was eaten right after the evening prayer (Akşam ezanı). In big cities like Istanbul, dinner times are getting later due to long commutes, often starting at 8 PM or 9 PM. During Ramadan, the evening meal becomes 'iftar', a festive and spiritual event shared with many people.
The 'ğ' Rule
Remember that the 'k' in 'yemek' always becomes 'ğ' when you talk about dinner (yemeği).
Don't Rush
In Turkey, finishing your dinner quickly and leaving the table is considered slightly rude. Stay for the tea!
Bedeutung
The evening meal.
The 'ğ' Rule
Remember that the 'k' in 'yemek' always becomes 'ğ' when you talk about dinner (yemeği).
Don't Rush
In Turkey, finishing your dinner quickly and leaving the table is considered slightly rude. Stay for the tea!
Ordering
When ordering in a restaurant, you don't need to say 'akşam yemeği istiyorum'. Just say the name of the dish.
Grammar Buffer
Always use the 'n' buffer: 'akşam yemeği-n-e', 'akşam yemeği-n-de'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'akşam yemeği'.
Biz her gün saat sekizde __________ yiyoruz.
The direct object of the verb 'yiyoruz' in this general sense is the noun compound 'akşam yemeği'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct invitation:
When inviting someone 'to' dinner, you must use the dative case '-e' with the buffer 'n'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Akşam yemeğinde ne var? B: __________.
The question asks 'what' is for dinner, so the answer should be a food item.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell the cook the dinner was great.
'Elinize sağlık' is the standard cultural expression of gratitude after a meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenBiz her gün saat sekizde __________ yiyoruz.
The direct object of the verb 'yiyoruz' in this general sense is the noun compound 'akşam yemeği'.
Choose the correct invitation:
When inviting someone 'to' dinner, you must use the dative case '-e' with the buffer 'n'.
A: Akşam yemeğinde ne var? B: __________.
The question asks 'what' is for dinner, so the answer should be a food item.
You want to tell the cook the dinner was great.
'Elinize sağlık' is the standard cultural expression of gratitude after a meal.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is two separate words, but they function together as a single concept (a noun compound).
In very casual contexts, you might say 'Akşam ne yiyoruz?' (What are we eating for evening?), but 'akşam yemeği' is clearer.
It is always 'yemeği' because of the possessive suffix required by the compound noun structure.
It varies, but soup, a meat/vegetable dish, and rice or bulgur pilaf are staples.
You say 'Akşam yemeğine davetliyim.'
Yes, compared to Northern Europe or the US, 8 PM is a very standard dinner time.
It is neutral. It can be used in both very formal and very informal settings.
'Yemek' means food or meal in general. 'Akşam yemeği' specifically means dinner.
Yes, but 'ziyafet' or 'davet' might be used by the organizers to sound more grand.
You can say 'Akşam yemeği menüsünü görebilir miyim?'
Verwandte Redewendungen
kahvaltı
contrastbreakfast
öğle yemeği
contrastlunch
iftar
specialized formfast-breaking meal
sofra
similardining table/spread
meze
builds onappetizers
ziyafet
specialized formfeast/banquet
