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A1 noun 12 min de leitura

sebze

Pratique Exemplos Notas e dicas sebze em 30 segundos

Explicação sebze in your Level:

At the A1 level, the word 'sebze' is introduced as a basic noun for daily life. Students learn to identify vegetables in a market, use the word in simple 'I like/don't like' sentences (Sebze severim / Sebze sevmem), and understand basic adjectives like 'taze' (fresh) and 'iyi' (good). The focus is on survival vocabulary: buying vegetables, asking for the price, and recognizing common vegetable names (domates, salatalık, patates) as part of the 'sebze' category. Grammar is kept simple, focusing on the absolute form of the noun.

At the A2 level, learners begin to use 'sebze' in compound structures and with more varied verbs. They learn to say 'sebze yemeği' (vegetable dish) and 'sebze çorbası' (vegetable soup). They can describe their cooking habits, such as 'Sebzeleri yıkıyorum' (I am washing the vegetables) or 'Pazardan sebze alıyorum' (I am buying vegetables from the market). The use of basic plural forms and the accusative case starts to appear. Learners can also handle simple comparisons, like 'Bu sebze diğerinden daha taze' (This vegetable is fresher than the other).

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At the B1 level, the word 'sebze' is used in the context of health, recipes, and lifestyle. Learners can discuss the benefits of eating vegetables (Sebze yemenin faydaları) and follow or give complex cooking instructions involving various 'sebze' types. They understand the difference between 'dondurulmuş' (frozen), 'konserve' (canned), and 'taze' (fresh) vegetables. They can also use 'sebze' in relative clauses, such as 'Annemin pişirdiği sebze yemeği çok lezzetliydi' (The vegetable dish that my mother cooked was very delicious).

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At the B2 level, 'sebze' appears in more abstract and technical discussions. Learners can talk about 'organik sebze üretimi' (organic vegetable production) or 'sebze fiyatlarındaki dalgalanma' (fluctuations in vegetable prices). They can participate in debates about vegetarianism (vejetaryenlik) and the environmental impact of vegetable farming. The vocabulary expands to include more specialized terms like 'mevsimsel sebze' (seasonal vegetable) and 'sera sebzesi' (greenhouse vegetable). They can use the word in more complex grammatical structures, including passive and causative forms.

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At the C1 level, 'sebze' is used in academic, economic, and literary contexts. Learners can analyze texts about the history of vegetable cultivation in Anatolia or discuss the role of 'sebze' in the national economy (export/import). They understand nuanced synonyms like 'zerzevat' and can appreciate the metaphorical use of vegetables in idioms or literature. They can discuss complex topics such as 'genetiği değiştirilmiş sebzeler' (genetically modified vegetables) with high linguistic precision and appropriate register.

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At the C2 level, the learner has a native-like grasp of 'sebze'. They can use the word in any context, including high-level botanical science, sophisticated culinary criticism, or deep metaphorical poetry. They understand the cultural weight of specific vegetables in Turkish history and can articulate the differences between regional vegetable-based cuisines (e.g., the difference between how 'sebze' is treated in Black Sea vs. Aegean cuisine) using complex rhetorical devices and a vast vocabulary of related terms.

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sebze em 30 segundos

Sebze means vegetable in Turkish and is a fundamental A1-level noun used daily.
It is a loanword from Persian, meaning 'greenery', reflecting the color of many vegetables.
In Turkish cuisine, sebze dishes (sebze yemekleri) are often main courses, not just sides.
The word is used in markets, restaurants, and health contexts to promote a balanced diet.

The Turkish word sebze is a fundamental noun that translates directly to 'vegetable' in English. It is a loanword from Persian 'sabz', meaning green, which perfectly encapsulates the primary visual characteristic of many vegetables. In Turkish culture, sebze is not just a food category; it is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean and Aegean culinary traditions that define the country's diet. When you walk through a Turkish city, the word sebze will greet you from the colorful stalls of the local 'pazar' (open-air market) and the signs of 'manav' (greengrocers). People use this word daily when planning meals, discussing health, or shopping for the freshest seasonal produce. Whether it is the earthy scent of a tomato in summer or the crisp texture of a leek in winter, sebze represents the vitality of the earth.

Grammatical Category: Noun (İsim). It follows standard Turkish vowel harmony for suffixes, becoming 'sebzeler' in the plural form.
Social Context: Used universally across all social strata. It is particularly common in the 'pazar' culture where vendors shout about their fresh 'sebze'.
Semantic Range: Covers all edible plants excluding fruits, grains, and nuts. In a culinary sense, it often refers to ingredients used in savory dishes.

Bugün pazardan taze sebze aldım. (Today I bought fresh vegetables from the market.)

In Turkish households, the concept of 'sebze yemeği' (vegetable dish) usually implies a specific style of cooking: vegetables sautéed with onions, garlic, and tomatoes, then simmered in their own juices or with a bit of olive oil. This category of food is essential for 'ev yemeği' (home cooking) and is considered the healthiest way to eat. Unlike in some Western cultures where vegetables might be a side dish, in Turkey, a sebze dish is often the main course, served with a side of yogurt or rice pilaf. The word also appears in medical and nutritional advice, where doctors emphasize 'sebze ağırlıklı beslenme' (vegetable-heavy nutrition) for a long and healthy life.

Çocukların daha fazla sebze yemesi gerekiyor. (Children need to eat more vegetables.)

Kışlık sebze fiyatları bu yıl çok arttı. (Winter vegetable prices increased a lot this year.)

Furthermore, the word sebze is used in specific retail contexts. A 'sebze hali' is a large wholesale market where produce is distributed to the city. If you are looking for a place that only sells these items, you look for a 'manav'. However, in modern supermarkets, you will see a large sign saying 'Sebze & Meyve'. The term is also used metaphorically in some slang or technical contexts, though less frequently than in English (e.g., 'vegetative state' uses different terminology in Turkish). In everyday life, sebze is a word of abundance, health, and the changing seasons.

En sevdiğim sebze patlıcandır. (My favorite vegetable is eggplant.)

Dondurulmuş sebze kullanmak çok pratik. (Using frozen vegetables is very practical.)

Synonyms: Yeşillik (often refers to leafy greens), zerzevat (a slightly old-fashioned or informal term for vegetables).

Using the word sebze in sentences requires an understanding of Turkish grammar's agglutinative nature. As a noun, it can take various suffixes to indicate possession, plurality, or case. For example, 'sebzem' means 'my vegetable', 'sebzelerimiz' means 'our vegetables', and 'sebzeden' means 'from the vegetable'. Because Turkish is a pro-drop language, the context often dictates whether you are talking about a specific vegetable or vegetables in general. In simple A1-level sentences, sebze usually acts as the direct object or the subject of a sentence describing state or preference.

As a Subject: Sebze sağlıklıdır. (Vegetable is healthy / Vegetables are healthy). In Turkish, the singular can represent the whole category.

Taze sebze her zaman daha lezzetlidir. (Fresh vegetables are always more delicious.)

When used with verbs like 'yemek' (to eat), 'almak' (to buy), or 'pişirmek' (to cook), sebze often appears in the indefinite accusative (no suffix) if it's a general statement, or the definite accusative (-yi) if referring to specific vegetables already mentioned. For instance, 'Sebze yiyorum' means 'I am eating vegetables' (general), whereas 'Sebzeyi yıkadım' means 'I washed the vegetable' (specific). This distinction is crucial for learners to sound natural.

Compound Nouns: Sebze çorbası (Vegetable soup), Sebze bahçesi (Vegetable garden), Sebze yemeği (Vegetable dish).

Akşam yemeği için sebze çorbası yaptım. (I made vegetable soup for dinner.)

In more complex sentences, sebze can be part of a comparative or superlative structure. 'En sevdiğim sebze' (My favorite vegetable) or 'Daha çok sebze tüketmelisiniz' (You should consume more vegetables). It is also frequently used with adjectives describing quality: 'çürük sebze' (rotten vegetable), 'hormonlu sebze' (vegetable with hormones/GMOs), 'organik sebze' (organic vegetable). In the Turkish kitchen, the distinction between 'çiğ sebze' (raw vegetable) and 'pişmiş sebze' (cooked vegetable) is also a common point of discussion in recipes.

Bahçemizde birçok çeşit sebze yetiştiriyoruz. (We grow many types of vegetables in our garden.)

Hangi sebze hangi mevsimde yetişir? (Which vegetable grows in which season?)

Finally, in formal or academic Turkish, you might see sebze used in phrases like 'sebze üretimi' (vegetable production) or 'sebze ihracatı' (vegetable export). In these cases, it functions as a category noun. For a learner, mastering the basic 'sebze + [verb]' pattern is the first step toward fluency in daily life conversations, especially during grocery shopping or dining out.

Common Verbs used with Sebze: Soymak (to peel), Doğramak (to chop), Haşlamak (to boil), Kızartmak (to fry), Közlemek (to roast/grill).

Lütfen sebzeleri ince ince doğra. (Please chop the vegetables thinly.)

The most vibrant place to hear the word sebze is undoubtedly the 'semt pazarı' (neighborhood market). These weekly markets are a Turkish tradition where farmers and vendors sell produce directly to the public. You will hear vendors shouting, 'Taze sebze, gel vatandaş!' (Fresh vegetables, come on citizen!) or 'Sebzenin hası burada!' (The best of the vegetables is here!). In this context, sebze is a word filled with energy, competition, and the pride of the seller. Customers, on the other hand, use it to ask questions: 'Bu sebze nerenin?' (Where is this vegetable from?) or 'Sebze fiyatları neden bu kadar yüksek?' (Why are vegetable prices so high?).

The Kitchen (Mutfak): In family settings, mothers or fathers often ask, 'Bugün hangi sebzeyi pişirelim?' (Which vegetable shall we cook today?). It is a word of domestic planning.

Annem her gün taze sebze yemeği yapar. (My mother makes a fresh vegetable dish every day.)

Another common location is the restaurant. In a 'Lokanta' (traditional casual restaurant), you will see a section for 'Zeytinyağlı Sebzeler' (vegetables cooked in olive oil). These are usually served cold or at room temperature and are a staple of Turkish lunch culture. When ordering, you might ask the waiter, 'Günün sebze yemeği ne?' (What is the vegetable dish of the day?). On TV, health experts and dietitians constantly use sebze when giving advice, making it one of the most frequent words in health-related broadcasts. You'll hear phrases like 'bol bol sebze tüketin' (consume plenty of vegetables) or 'mevsim sebzelerini tercih edin' (choose seasonal vegetables).

Restoranda sebze tabağı sipariş ettim. (I ordered a vegetable platter at the restaurant.)

In schools, children learn about sebze in biology and health classes. They are taught which parts of the plants are 'sebze' and why they are important for growth. In the news, economic reports frequently mention 'sebze meyve fiyatlarındaki artış' (the increase in vegetable and fruit prices), as this is a key indicator of inflation and the cost of living for the average Turkish family. Even in literature and poetry, vegetables—especially those with deep cultural roots like the eggplant (patlıcan) or the leek (pırasa)—are used as symbols of the humble, everyday life of the people.

The Supermarket (Market): Over the intercom or on price tags, you will see 'İthal Sebze' (Imported Vegetable) or 'Yerli Sebze' (Local Vegetable).

Bu markette sebzeler her zaman tazedir. (Vegetables are always fresh in this supermarket.)

Haftalık sebze alışverişimi yaptım. (I did my weekly vegetable shopping.)

For English speakers learning Turkish, the word sebze is relatively straightforward, but there are stylistic and grammatical pitfalls. One common mistake is the overuse of the plural. In English, we almost always say 'I like vegetables'. In Turkish, saying 'Sebze severim' (I like vegetable) is actually more common and natural than 'Sebzeleri severim' when speaking about the category as a whole. Using the plural 'sebzeler' often implies specific groups of vegetables or a variety of different types, rather than the concept of vegetables in general.

Mistake 1: Pluralization: Saying 'Çok sebzeler yedim' instead of 'Çok sebze yedim'. In Turkish, after quantifiers like 'çok' (much/many) or numbers, the noun remains singular.

Yanlış: Üç sebzeler aldım. (Wrong: I bought three vegetables - plural). Doğru: Üç çeşit sebze aldım. (Correct: I bought three types of vegetables.)

Another mistake involves the confusion between sebze and 'ot'. While 'ot' literally means 'grass' or 'weed', in Turkish culinary culture, it refers to wild edible greens and herbs (like nettle, mallow, or wild asparagus). If you call these 'sebze', you aren't strictly wrong, but you miss a cultural nuance. Turks are very proud of their 'ot yemekleri' (herb dishes), especially in the Aegean region. Similarly, 'yeşillik' is often used specifically for salad greens (lettuce, parsley, arugula). If you ask for 'sebze' when you specifically want salad greens, you might get a broader selection than you intended.

Mistake 2: Categorization: Confusing 'sebze' with 'baklagil' (legumes). While beans and lentils are often grouped with vegetables in English, in Turkish, they are a distinct category called 'baklagiller'.

Yanlış: Sebzeyi sever misin? (Specific). Doğru: Sebze sever misin? (General - Do you like vegetables?)

A subtle mistake is using sebze when you mean 'vegetation' or 'flora'. Turkish uses 'bitki örtüsü' for the natural vegetation of a region. Sebze is strictly for the food item. Also, beware of the word 'zerzevat'. While it means vegetables, it is sometimes used dismissively or to describe a mess of small things. As a learner, stick to sebze to be safe. Finally, remember that in Turkish, some things we call vegetables are botanically fruits (like tomatoes or eggplants), but in Turkish, they are firmly in the 'sebze' category for culinary purposes, just like in English.

Marketten biraz sebze alalım. (Let's buy some vegetables from the market.)

Bu sebze çok taze görünüyor. (This vegetable looks very fresh.)

While sebze is the standard term, there are several related words that offer more precision or a different tone. Understanding these will help you navigate a Turkish menu or market like a pro. The most common alternative is yeşillik. While sebze covers everything from carrots to eggplants, yeşillik specifically refers to 'greens'—lettuce, parsley, dill, arugula, and cress. If a waiter asks if you want 'yeşillik' with your kebab, they are asking about these fresh herbs and salad leaves, not a side of broccoli.

Sebze vs. Yeşillik: Sebze is the umbrella term for all vegetables. Yeşillik is specifically for leafy greens and fresh herbs often eaten raw.

Salata için bol bol yeşillik aldım. (I bought plenty of greens for the salad.)

Another word you might encounter is zerzevat. This is an older, Persian-derived synonym for sebze. Today, it is used slightly more informally or to refer to a variety of miscellaneous vegetables. You might hear an old shopkeeper say, 'Zerzevat taze!' It's less common in modern city life but still very much alive in literature and traditional markets. Then there is bitki, which means 'plant'. While all sebze are bitki, the latter is a botanical or general term. You wouldn't usually order a 'bitki yemeği' unless you were talking about medicinal herbs.

Sebze vs. Zerzevat: Sebze is modern and standard. Zerzevat is traditional, informal, and sometimes refers to 'stuff' or 'produce' collectively.

Bu yıl mahsul çok verimli oldu. (The crop was very productive this year.)

For those interested in the wilder side of Turkish cuisine, ot is the word to know. Especially in regions like Izmir or Muğla, 'ot' refers to wild, edible plants gathered from nature. These are technically vegetables, but they are treated with a special kind of reverence and are usually cooked with olive oil and lemon. Finally, bakliyat or baklagiller refers to legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans). While these are often served alongside vegetables, they are considered a separate food group in Turkish culture due to their high protein content and shelf-stable nature.

Sebze vs. Bakliyat: Sebze refers to fresh produce. Bakliyat refers to dried legumes like lentils and beans.

Kışın taze sebze yerine bakliyat tüketiyoruz. (In winter, we consume legumes instead of fresh vegetables.)

Ege mutfağında ot yemekleri çok meşhurdur. (Herb dishes are very famous in Aegean cuisine.)

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

In Persian, 'sabzi' is still used for greens and herbs, and 'sabzeh' is specifically the wheat sprouts grown for the Nowruz (New Year) holiday. Turkish adopted it as the general term for all vegetables.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /sebˈze/

US /sebˈzeɪ/

On the final syllable 'ze'.

Rima com

geze teze meze beze taze (near rhyme) vize müze dize

Erros comuns

Pronouncing the final 'e' as a silent 'e' like in English 'cheese'.
Pronouncing 'seb' as 'sab'.
Ignoring the 'e' at the end completely.
Stress on the first syllable.
Nasalizing the 'e' sound.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 1/5

A very common and short word, easy to recognize in texts.

Escrita 1/5

Simple spelling with no special Turkish characters.

Expressão oral 1/5

Easy to pronounce if you remember the final 'e'.

Audição 1/5

Very distinct sound, rarely confused with other common words.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

yeşil yemek taze pazar meyve

Aprenda a seguir

domates patates havuç salata pişirmek

Avançado

bakliyat hasat tarım organik besin

Gramática essencial

Noun Compounds (İsim Tamlaması)

Sebze yemeğ-i (Vegetable dish - indefinite compound).

Plural Suffix (-ler/-lar)

Sebze-ler (Vegetables).

Accusative Case (-i/-ı/-u/-ü)

Sebze-y-i yıkadım (I washed the vegetable).

Locative Case (-de/-da)

Sebze-de çok vitamin var (There are many vitamins in vegetables).

Ablative Case (-den/-dan)

Sebze-den çorba yaptım (I made soup from vegetables).

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Exemplos por nível

Bu ne? Bu bir sebze.

What is this? This is a vegetable.

Simple identification using 'bu' (this).

Pazardan taze sebze aldım.

I bought fresh vegetables from the market.

Past tense verb 'aldım' (I bought).

Sebze sever misin?

Do you like vegetables?

Question form of the aorist tense (geniş zaman).

En sevdiğim sebze domates.

My favorite vegetable is tomato.

Superlative 'en' used with the adjective 'sevdiğim'.

Bu sebze çok pahalı.

This vegetable is very expensive.

Adjective 'pahalı' (expensive) describing the noun.

Sebze yemek sağlıklıdır.

Eating vegetables is healthy.

Infinitive 'yemek' used as a subject.

Sepette kaç tane sebze var?

How many vegetables are in the basket?

Locative case 'sepette' (in the basket).

Hayır, o meyve değil, o bir sebze.

No, that is not a fruit, that is a vegetable.

Negative particle 'değil'.

Hangi sebzeleri seviyorsun?

Which vegetables do you like?

Plural accusative 'sebzeleri'.

Akşam için sebze çorbası yapacağım.

I will make vegetable soup for the evening.

Future tense 'yapacağım' (I will make).

Sebzeleri iyice yıkaman lazım.

You need to wash the vegetables well.

Necessitative structure 'lazım' with a light infinitive.

Bu restoranın sebze yemekleri çok ünlü.

This restaurant's vegetable dishes are very famous.

Genitive-possessive construction 'restoranın sebze yemekleri'.

Manavdan üç kilo sebze aldık.

We bought three kilos of vegetables from the greengrocer.

Ablative case 'manavdan' (from the greengrocer).

Daha fazla sebze yemelisin.

You should eat more vegetables.

Necessitative mood '-meli'.

Sebze bahçemizde her şey doğal.

Everything in our vegetable garden is natural.

Compound noun 'sebze bahçesi' with locative/possessive.

Kış sebzeleri nelerdir?

What are the winter vegetables?

Plural suffix '-ler' and plural question word 'neler'.

Sebzeleri haşlamak yerine buharda pişirmeyi tercih ederim.

I prefer steaming vegetables instead of boiling them.

Comparison using 'yerine' and 'tercih etmek'.

Mevsimi olmayan sebzeleri tüketmemeye çalışıyorum.

I try not to consume vegetables that are out of season.

Negative infinitive 'tüketmemeye'.

Sebze ağırlıklı bir diyet uyguluyorum.

I am following a vegetable-heavy diet.

Compound adjective 'sebze ağırlıklı'.

Taze sebze bulmak için sabah erkenden pazara giderim.

I go to the market early in the morning to find fresh vegetables.

Purpose clause using 'için'.

Sebzelerin vitamin değerini kaybetmemesi için az pişirmelisin.

You should cook vegetables briefly so they don't lose their vitamin value.

Subordinate clause 'kaybetmemesi için'.

Hangi sebze hangi vitaminleri içerir, biliyor musun?

Do you know which vegetable contains which vitamins?

Interrogative clause used as an object.

Dondurulmuş sebzeler de taze olanlar kadar besleyicidir.

Frozen vegetables are as nutritious as fresh ones.

Comparison using 'kadar'.

Çiğ sebze tüketimi sindirim sistemi için çok faydalıdır.

Consuming raw vegetables is very beneficial for the digestive system.

Noun phrase 'çiğ sebze tüketimi'.

Organik sebze üretimi son yıllarda oldukça arttı.

Organic vegetable production has increased significantly in recent years.

Noun compound 'sebze üretimi'.

Sebze fiyatlarındaki artış mutfak masraflarını etkiledi.

The increase in vegetable prices affected kitchen expenses.

Locative-attributive '-deki' in 'fiyatlarındaki'.

Çocuklara sebze yeme alışkanlığı kazandırmak sabır ister.

Instilling the habit of eating vegetables in children requires patience.

Verbal noun 'yeme' used in a compound.

Bazı sebzeler pişirildiğinde besin değerini daha iyi salar.

Some vegetables release their nutritional value better when cooked.

Temporal adverbial clause '-diğinde'.

Sera sebzeleri genellikle mevsim sebzeleri kadar lezzetli olmaz.

Greenhouse vegetables are usually not as tasty as seasonal vegetables.

Negative aorist 'olmaz'.

Sebze kurutma yöntemi Anadolu'da çok yaygın bir gelenektir.

The method of drying vegetables is a very common tradition in Anatolia.

Noun compound 'sebze kurutma yöntemi'.

İthal sebze yerine yerli üretimi desteklemeliyiz.

We should support local production instead of imported vegetables.

Necessitative 'desteklemeliyiz'.

Sebze ağırlıklı beslenen kişilerin kalp hastalığı riski daha düşüktür.

People who eat a vegetable-heavy diet have a lower risk of heart disease.

Participle 'beslenen' modifying 'kişilerin'.

Sebze ihracatındaki düşüş, tarım sektörünü olumsuz etkiledi.

The decline in vegetable exports adversely affected the agricultural sector.

Complex noun phrase with locative-attributive.

Genetiğiyle oynanmış sebzeler üzerine yapılan tartışmalar sürüyor.

Debates on genetically modified vegetables continue.

Relative clause 'üzerine yapılan'.

Sebze yetiştiriciliğinde modern sulama teknikleri verimi artırıyor.

Modern irrigation techniques in vegetable cultivation increase yield.

Locative 'yetiştiriciliğinde'.

Eski metinlerde 'zerzevat' kelimesi sebze yerine sıkça kullanılırdı.

In old texts, the word 'zerzevat' was frequently used instead of 'sebze'.

Passive voice 'kullanılırdı'.

Hükümet, sebze hallerindeki denetimleri sıkılaştırma kararı aldı.

The government decided to tighten inspections at vegetable wholesale markets.

Accusative object 'denetimleri'.

Sürdürülebilir tarım için sebze çeşitliliğinin korunması şarttır.

The preservation of vegetable diversity is essential for sustainable agriculture.

Genitive-possessive 'çeşitliliğinin korunması'.

Sebze bazlı protein kaynakları, et tüketimine alternatif olarak görülüyor.

Vegetable-based protein sources are seen as an alternative to meat consumption.

Adjectival 'bazlı' (based).

Kentsel tarım projeleri sayesinde şehirlerde sebze üretimi teşvik ediliyor.

Thanks to urban agriculture projects, vegetable production is encouraged in cities.

Postposition 'sayesinde' (thanks to).

Sebze üretimindeki mevsimsellik, fiyat istikrarını bozan en temel unsurdur.

Seasonality in vegetable production is the most fundamental factor disrupting price stability.

Complex sentence with a subject clause.

Toprağın mineral zenginliği, yetişen sebzenin aromasını doğrudan belirler.

The mineral richness of the soil directly determines the aroma of the growing vegetable.

Participle 'yetişen' (growing/that which grows).

Sebze halleri, bir şehrin ekonomik nabzının attığı en canlı merkezlerdir.

Vegetable wholesale markets are the most vibrant centers where a city's economic pulse beats.

Metaphorical usage within a complex structure.

Ekolojik dengenin bozulması, yabani sebze türlerinin yok olmasına yol açıyor.

The disruption of the ecological balance leads to the extinction of wild vegetable species.

Compound verb 'yol açmak'.

Sebze tüketim alışkanlıkları, bir toplumun kültürel ve coğrafi kodlarını yansıtır.

Vegetable consumption habits reflect a society's cultural and geographical codes.

Direct object 'kodlarını'.

Geleneksel mutfağımızda sebze, sadece bir yan ürün değil, sofranın baş tacıdır.

In our traditional cuisine, the vegetable is not just a side product but the crown jewel of the table.

Idiomatic expression 'baş tacı'.

Endüstriyel tarım, sebzelerin raf ömrünü uzatırken lezzetinden ödün vermektedir.

Industrial agriculture compromises flavor while extending the shelf life of vegetables.

Conjunction '-ırken' (while).

Sebze yetiştiriciliğinde kullanılan pestisitlerin insan sağlığı üzerindeki kümülatif etkileri araştırılmalıdır.

The cumulative effects of pesticides used in vegetable cultivation on human health should be investigated.

Passive necessitative 'araştırılmalıdır'.

Colocações comuns

taze sebze

sebze yemeği

sebze çorbası

sebze bahçesi

mevsim sebzeleri

çiğ sebze

karışık sebze

sebze fiyatları

organik sebze

sebze hali

Frases Comuns

Sebze ağırlıklı beslenmek

— To have a diet primarily based on vegetables. It is used to describe a healthy lifestyle.

Doktorum sebze ağırlıklı beslenmemi önerdi.

Sebze ve meyve

— The standard way to say 'fruit and vegetables'. Used in shopping and nutrition.

Dengeli beslenmek için bol sebze ve meyve yemeliyiz.

Kurutulmuş sebze

— Dried vegetables, often used for winter storage in Turkey.

Kurutulmuş sebze ile yapılan yemeklerin tadı başkadır.

Sebze haşlamak

— To boil vegetables. A common preparation method.

Sebze haşlarken suyuna biraz tuz atın.

Dondurulmuş sebze

— Frozen vegetables. Common in modern supermarkets.

Zamanım yoksa dondurulmuş sebze kullanırım.

Sebze közlemek

— To roast/grill vegetables on fire, a favorite Turkish technique.

Sebze közlemek için mangalı yaktık.

Sebze soyucu

— Vegetable peeler. A common kitchen tool.

Yeni bir sebze soyucu almam lazım.

Sebze doğramak

— To chop vegetables. A basic kitchen task.

Sebze doğramak benim için terapi gibi.

Sebze suyu

— Vegetable juice or broth. Used in health or cooking.

Yemeklere lezzet katmak için sebze suyu kullanın.

Sebze tabağı

— Vegetable platter. Often served as an appetizer or side.

Masaya büyük bir sebze tabağı getirdiler.

Frequentemente confundido com

sebze vs meyve

English speakers sometimes confuse these, but in Turkish, they are strictly separated in markets and menus.

sebze vs yeşillik

Yeşillik is only for leafy greens, while sebze is for all vegetables.

sebze vs ot

Ot refers to wild herbs, while sebze refers to cultivated vegetables.

Expressões idiomáticas

"Sebze gibi yaşamak"

— To live like a vegetable. Used to describe a lack of activity or a state of coma.

Kazadan sonra aylarca sebze gibi yaşadı.

informal/medical

"Zerzevatçı dükkanı gibi"

— Like a greengrocer's shop. Used to describe a place that is very colorful or messy with many items.

Odan zerzevatçı dükkanı gibi olmuş, her yer her yerde.

informal

"Maydanoz olmak"

— To stick one's nose into everything (literally: to be parsley). While using a specific vegetable, it relates to the 'sebze' category.

Her şeye maydanoz olma!

slang

"Hıyarın biri"

— A rude or stupid person (literally: a cucumber).

O hıyarın birine laf anlatamazsın.

slang/offensive

"Kabak tadı vermek"

— To become boring or annoying (literally: to give the taste of squash).

Bu şakalar artık kabak tadı verdi.

informal

"Domates gibi kızarmak"

— To turn red as a tomato (blushing from embarrassment).

Hata yapınca domates gibi kızardı.

informal

"İncir çekirdeğini doldurmamak"

— To be about something trivial (literally: not even filling a fig seed).

Tartıştıkları konu incir çekirdeğini doldurmaz.

neutral

"Lahana turşusu gibi"

— To describe something complicated or mixed up (literally: like cabbage pickle).

Bu iş lahana turşusuna döndü.

informal

"Sarımsaklamak"

— To ruin a situation or make it smell (metaphorically).

Her şeyi sarımsaklayıp bıraktı.

informal

"Pırasa gibi doğramak"

— To cut something/someone down easily and ruthlessly (literally: to chop like leeks).

Düşmanları pırasa gibi doğradılar.

informal/archaic

Fácil de confundir

sebze vs zerzevat

It means the same thing but sounds very different.

Zerzevat is more traditional and informal, while sebze is the modern standard word.

Zerzevatçı (the man who sells vegetables) vs. Sebze reyonu (the vegetable aisle).

sebze vs bitki

Both refer to plants.

Bitki is a general botanical term, while sebze is specifically for plants used as food.

Bahçedeki bitkiler (the plants in the garden) vs. Akşamki sebzeler (the vegetables for tonight).

sebze vs mahsul

Both can refer to the output of a farm.

Mahsul is 'crop' or 'yield', whereas sebze is the name of the item itself.

Bu yılki mahsul (this year's crop) vs. Taze sebze (fresh vegetable).

sebze vs bakliyat

Often grouped together in English as 'veg'.

In Turkish, bakliyat refers to dried legumes (lentils, beans) and is a separate category from fresh sebze.

Bakliyat rafı (legume shelf) vs. Sebze kasası (vegetable crate).

sebze vs yeşillik

Used for salad components.

Yeşillik is a subset of sebze, specifically for green leafy herbs and lettuces.

Yeşillikleri yıka (wash the greens) vs. Sebzeleri pişir (cook the vegetables).

Padrões de frases

[Adjective] + sebze

Taze sebze.

Bu bir [noun]

Bu bir sebze.

Sebze + [verb in present continuous]

Sebze yiyorum.

Sebze + yemeği

Sebze yemeği pişiriyorum.

Sebze + yemenin + [noun]

Sebze yemenin faydaları.

[Verb in participle] + sebze

Haşlanmış sebze.

Sebze + fiyatlarındaki + [noun]

Sebze fiyatlarındaki artış.

Sebze + ihracatına + [verb]

Sebze ihracatına odaklanmak.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

sebzeci (greengrocer)

sebzecilik (vegetable farming/trade)

sebzelik (vegetable bin/drawer)

sebzevat (collective vegetables)

Verbos

sebzeleşmek (to become like a vegetable - rare)

sebzelemek (to add vegetables - very rare)

Adjetivos

sebzeli (with vegetables)

sebzesiz (without vegetables)

Relacionado

meyve (fruit)

manav (greengrocer)

pazar (market)

tarım (agriculture)

hasat (harvest)

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Como usar

frequency

Extremely high in daily life and culinary contexts.

Erros comuns

Üç sebzeler aldım. → Üç sebze aldım.
In Turkish, nouns remain singular after numbers.
Ben sebzeleri severim. → Ben sebze severim.
The singular is preferred for general categories of liking.
Sebze çorba yaptım. → Sebze çorbası yaptım.
This requires a noun compound structure with the possessive suffix '-ı/-si'.
Pazardan çok sebzeler aldım. → Pazardan çok sebze aldım.
After 'çok' (many/much), the noun stays singular.
Sebze taze değil. → Sebzeler taze değil.
If you are pointing at a specific group of different vegetables, use the plural.

Dicas

Singular for Category

When talking about vegetables as a whole category (e.g., 'Vegetables are healthy'), always use the singular 'Sebze sağlıklıdır'.

Pazar Shopping

In a Turkish 'pazar', look for signs that say 'Yerli Sebze'. This means the vegetables are locally grown and usually taste better.

Sebze vs Meyve

Remember the pair 'meyve sebze'. It's the standard way to refer to all produce in a store.

Zeytinyağlı Rule

Most 'sebze' dishes in Turkey are cooked with onions and tomatoes as a base. This is called the 'soğanlı-domatesli' base.

The Final E

The 'e' in 'sebze' is pronounced like the 'e' in 'bed'. Don't drop it!

Mevsimsellik

Turkish people value 'mevsim sebzeleri' (seasonal vegetables) highly. Eating out of season is often discouraged for health and taste.

Kilo vs Piece

In Turkey, you buy 'sebze' by the kilo. If you want just one, you might need to specify 'tane'.

Persian Connection

Knowing that 'sebze' comes from 'sabz' (green) can help you remember the word if you know any Persian or related languages.

Sebze Ağırlıklı

Use this phrase to describe a healthy diet. It sounds very natural and sophisticated.

Sebzelik

In a Turkish fridge, the bottom drawer is called the 'sebzelik'. It's where you store your vegetables.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Sebze' as 'Sub-Zen'. Vegetables grow 'sub' (under) the earth or close to it, and eating them makes you feel healthy and 'Zen'.

Associação visual

Imagine a bright green (sabz) basket full of fresh vegetables sitting on a Turkish 'pazar' stall.

Word Web

Domates Patates Havuç Ispanak Biber Patlıcan Pırasa Lahana

Desafio

Go to a grocery store and try to name at least five items in the 'sebze' section using Turkish words.

Origem da palavra

Borrowed from Persian 'sabzeh' (سبزه), which means greenery or herbage. It is derived from the Persian word 'sabz' (green).

Significado original: Greenery, herbs, or sprouts.

Indo-European (Persian) to Turkic (Turkish).

Contexto cultural

No specific sensitivities, but being aware of seasonal availability is a sign of cultural knowledge in Turkey.

Unlike in many English-speaking countries where vegetables are often secondary sides, in Turkey, they are frequently the main event.

Turkish 'Zeytinyağlı' culture. The 'Patlıcan' (Eggplant) - king of Turkish vegetables. The 'Pazar' - the weekly open-air market.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

At the Market (Pazar)

Bu sebze taze mi?
Bir kilo sebze ne kadar?
Hangi sebzeler var?
En iyi sebze hangisi?

In the Kitchen (Mutfak)

Sebzeleri yıka.
Sebze yemeği yapalım.
Sebzeleri doğra.
Sebze çorbası çok sıcak.

At a Restaurant

Günün sebze yemeği nedir?
Et yerine sebze istiyorum.
Sebze tabağı var mı?
Yemeğin yanında sebze olsun.

Health and Diet

Sebze yemek sağlıklıdır.
Daha çok sebze tüketmelisiniz.
Bol bol sebze yiyorum.
Sebze diyeti yapıyorum.

Gardening (Bahçıvanlık)

Sebze bahçem var.
Sebze tohumu aldım.
Sebzeler büyüyor.
Sebzeleri sulamam lazım.

Iniciadores de conversa

"En sevdiğin sebze hangisidir ve neden onu seviyorsun?"

"Hangi sebze yemeklerini yapmayı biliyorsun? Tarifini verebilir misin?"

"Sence dondurulmuş sebzeler taze sebzeler kadar lezzetli mi?"

"Senin ülkende hangi sebzeler çok popüler ve nasıl pişirilir?"

"Küçükken sebze yemeyi sever miydin yoksa şimdi mi sevmeye başladın?"

Temas para diário

Bugün yediğin tüm sebzeleri listele ve tatlarını tarif etmeye çalış.

Kendi sebze bahçen olsaydı, orada neler yetiştirmek isterdin? Neden?

Pazara gittiğinde hissettiğin kokuları ve gördüğün sebze renklerini anlat.

Sağlıklı beslenmek için sebzenin önemini anlatan kısa bir yazı yaz.

Bir sebze olsaydın hangisi olurdun? Kişiliğinle o sebze arasında nasıl bir bağ var?

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

It is singular, but it can take the plural suffix '-ler' to become 'sebzeler'. In general statements like 'I like vegetables', Turkish uses the singular 'Sebze severim'.

It comes from the Persian word 'sabzeh', which means greenery. It entered Turkish during the Ottoman period.

They mean the same thing, but 'sebze' is modern and standard, while 'zerzevat' is older, more informal, and often used in markets.

You say 'sebze yemeği'. It is a very common phrase used for home-cooked meals.

Yes, culinarily, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers are all considered 'sebze' in Turkish, just like in English.

Use the singular 'sebze'. For example: 'İki kilo sebze' (Two kilos of vegetables).

These are vegetable dishes cooked with olive oil, usually served cold or at room temperature. They are a staple of Turkish cuisine.

You say 'taze sebze'. 'Taze' means fresh.

A 'sebzeci' is a person who sells vegetables, often a vendor at a market.

Yes, but for leafy greens specifically, 'yeşillik' is more common. 'Sebze salatası' would imply a salad with more varied vegetables like carrots or corn.

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