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Yumurta

Egg

Beginnernoun

Definition

An oval or round object laid by birds, used as food.

Example

İki yumurta kırdım.

I cracked two eggs.

Etymology

'Yumurta' is derived from the Old Turkic word 'yumurta', indicating its longstanding presence in the Turkic lexicon as a fundamental food item.

How & Where It’s Used

'Yumurta' is used in informal conversations and culinary contexts, appearing in both spoken and written language across Turkey with no regional variations.

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