Turkish · Numbers & Time
Evening
The later part of the day.
Akşam yemeği hazır.
Dinner is ready.
The word 'akşam' comes from the Arabic term 'اَلْعَشَاء' (al-‘ashāʼ), which means 'evening' or 'dinner time.' It has been integrated into Turkish through historical language contact during the Ottoman period.
'Akşam' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in spoken language. It is widely understood across Turkey, with no significant regional variations.