Turkish Expression · Advanced
pirinci suyu berraklaşana kadar yıkamak
to rinse rice until the water runs clear
Pronunciation: pirinci suyu berraklaşana kadar yıkamak
Meaning
A natural Turkish expression used to convey: to rinse rice until the water runs clear.
Example
Pilavdan önce pirinci suyu berraklaşana kadar yıka.
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear before cooking it.
Practice tips
- Practice pirinci suyu berraklaşana kadar yıkamak 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 advanced-level learners.