No. 4,677 in Turkish
börek
Börek: A savory pastry made of thin dough (yufka), typically filled with ingredients like cheese, meat, or vegetables.
In a sentence
Annem sabah kahvaltısı için peynirli börek yaptı.
My mother made börek with cheese for breakfast.
The word 'börek' here refers to a traditional Turkish pastry dish typically made with layers of dough and fillings such as cheese, spinach, or meat.
Pastaneden bir tepsi börek aldım.
I bought a tray of börek from the bakery.
Here, 'börek' denotes a food item purchased from a bakery, showcasing its role as a prepared dish available for consumption.
Börek tarifini bilmiyorum, ama yapmayı deneyeceğim.
I don't know the recipe for börek, but I will try to make it.
In this context, 'börek' represents a culinary dish that requires a recipe, highlighting its identity as a food prepared following specific steps and traditions.
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