Turkish · Food & Drink
Çay
Tea
Beginnernoun
Definition
A popular hot drink in Turkey made from tea leaves.
Example
Çay içmek ister misiniz?
Would you like to drink tea?
Etymology
'Çay' originates from the Chinese word 'chá', brought to Turkey through trade routes. It reflects Turkey's historical connection with tea cultivation and consumption.
How & Where It’s Used
'Çay' is an informal term widely used in everyday conversation and is an integral part of social gatherings. It appears in both spoken and written forms without regional dialect differences.