Turkish · Food & Drink
Tuz
Salt
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white crystalline substance used to flavor food.
Example
Biraz daha tuz ekle.
Add a little more salt.
Etymology
'Tuz' comes from the Proto-Turkic word '*tuz', meaning salt. This term has ancient roots, highlighting the historical importance of salt in preserving food.
How & Where It’s Used
'Tuz' is frequently used in both spoken and culinary contexts in both formal and informal registers across Turkey.