“Rice” in Turkish

In Turkish, “Rice” (the noun, when it’s cooked) is written as:

Pilav

In Turkish, “Rice” (the noun, when it’s uncooked) is written as:

Pirinç

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Examples in sentences or statements

 
“I had rice for dinner yesterday.”

Dün akşam yemeğinde pilav yedim.

 
“We’re out of rice.”

Pirincimiz bitmiş.

 
“I bought rice, eggs, and two water bottles from the store on my way home.”

Eve dönerken, marketten pirinç, yumurta ve iki şişe su aldım.

 
“She’s making rice for lunch.”

Öğle yemeği için pilav yapıyor.

 
“Can I have another plate of rice?”

Bir tabak daha pilav alabilir miyim?
 

In other Mediterranean languages and dialects

“Rice” in Lebanese Arabic

“Rice” in Tunisian Arabic