Turkish · Food & Drink
Meyve
Fruit
Beginnernoun
Definition
The sweet, edible product of a plant.
Example
Her gün meyve yemeliyiz.
We should eat fruit every day.
Etymology
'Meyve' comes from the Arabic word 'مَيْفَة' (mayfa), meaning fruit. This term has integrated into Turkish as part of the historical influence of Arabic on regional agriculture and cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
'Meyve' is utilized in both spoken and written forms and is appropriate in formal and informal contexts, widely used especially in culinary discussions. It represents a broad category with no distinct regional variations.