In lesson 5, you have learned directions and place names in Turkish, and now you are ready to describe and ask about a place. It’s time to take you a step further.
In Turkish culture, both Turkish Baths and tea have very special places.
You can think of a hamam as an enormous shower, but what is different is that it covers the whole room! Moreover, it has some differences compared to a normal shower; you aren't alone and have other people around. Some old and luxurious Turkish houses still have a Turkish hamam.
As for tea, it is one of the things Turkey is famous for. It especially grows in the Karadeniz region. Karadeniz has a rainy and humid climate, making growing plants such as tea easier. It is one of the important economic sources of Turkey, as well. It is important to point out that tea is not only a beverage for Turkish people but also a social activity representing hospitality.
| Turkish Lesson 6, Turkish Bath & Tea Words 51 to 61 will teach you the terms and words related to Turkish Baths and Tea. | ||||
| 51 | Turkish bath | Hamam | Hamama gidelim. | Let’s go to the Turkish bath. |
| 52 | Soap | Sabun | Sabun var mı? | Is there any soap? |
| 53 | Toilet paper | Tuvalet kağıdı | Tuvalet kağıdı alabilir miyim? | May I have some toilet paper? |
| 54 | Hot water | Sıcak su | Sıcak su lazım. | I need hot water. |
| 55 | Towel | Havlu | Türk havlusu satıyor musunuz? | Do you sell Turkish towels? |
| 56 | Laundry | Çamaşır | Çamaşır odası nerede? | Where is the laundry room? |
| 57 | Slipper | Terlik | Bir çift terlik. | One pair of slippers. |
| 58 | Strong | Koyu | Bu çay çok koyu. | This tea is very strong. |
| 59 | Tea | Çay | Ne tür çaylarınız var? | What types of tea do you have? |
| 60 | Sugar | Şeker | Şeker istiyorum. | I want sugar. |
| 61 | Water | Su | Biraz daha su alabilir miyim? | Could you add some more water? |
-by Tom Brosnahan, updated by Duru Nemutlu.
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