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How to say “Light or strong” in Turkish

Açık mı, koyu mu? — Light or strong?

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Açık mı, koyu mu?
ah·chuhk muh koh·yoo moo
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Meaning
Light or strong?
Pronunciation
ah·chuhk muh koh·yoo moo

Culture tip

Tea (çay) is served all day in small tulip-shaped glasses. Being offered tea means “welcome”, so say yes.

Letters to watch in this sentence

  • Ç ç like ch in “chair”
  • I ı no dot: a relaxed “uh”, like the e in “open”

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