Turkish · Food & Drink
Kahvaltı
Breakfast
Beginnernoun
Definition
The first meal of the day.
Example
Türk kahvaltısı çok zengin.
Turkish breakfast is very rich.
Etymology
'Kahvaltı' is a compound word stemming from 'kahve' (coffee) and 'altı' (below), literally meaning 'the meal before coffee'. This indicates the cultural significance of breakfast as a social meal.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kahvaltı' is used informally and in culinary discussions, prevalent in both spoken and written forms throughout Turkey with variations in traditional breakfast items regionally.