Turkish · Food & Drink

Öğle yemeği

Lunch

Beginnernoun

Definition

The midday meal.

Example

Öğle yemeğinde ne yedin?

What did you eat for lunch?

Etymology

'Öğle yemeği' translates literally to 'noon meal' in Turkish, reflecting the cultural norms around meal times. The term has firm roots in Turkish language structure.

How & Where It’s Used

'Öğle yemeği' is commonly used during conversations about daily routines and culinary practices, widely recognized in both formal and informal environments across Turkey.

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