Turkish · Food & Drink
Şeker
Sugar / Candy
Beginnernoun
Definition
A sweet crystalline substance; also means candy.
Example
Çayıma şeker koydum.
I put sugar in my tea.
Etymology
'Şeker' comes from the Arabic word 'سكر' (sukkar), which reflects the appreciation of sweetness in Turkish cuisine, especially after the Ottoman period.
How & Where It’s Used
'Şeker' is used informally and formally, prevalent in culinary discussions, and is recognized universally across Turkey without significant regional dialect differences.