Turkish Expression · Intermediate
ikram etmek
to offer
Pronunciation: say ikram etmek
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to offer".
Example
Misafire yalnızca çay ve bisküvi ikram etmek, ona değer vermemektir. Muhakkak içeceğin yanında taze bir şeyler elden hazırlanıp sunulmalıdır.
Simply offering guests tea and biscuits shows a lack of appreciation. Freshly prepared food should definitely be served as well.
Practice tips
- Practice ikram etmek out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Turkish expression is for intermediate-level learners.