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Turkish Mantı by d u g y u

My family and I had our first visit to a Turkish home this weekend.  It was a very special occasion for us and I was eager to try one of the Turkish phrases I learned.

Our neighbors had invited us to have dinner with them and we had a lovely time.  They served us lentil soup, “manti,” which is kind of like tortellini, stuffed peppers, a parsley, dill, lemon and lettuce salad and a coffee flavored moist cake that sounds like “terramisou” for dessert.

After we were served the delicious food I said, “Elleriniz sağlık,” (el-ehr-een-eez saah-lick) which literally means, “health to your hands!”  It is a way of saying, “Thank you for the food!”  Our gracious hostess replied, “Afiyet olsun!” (Bon appetit!).

Another way to say thanks after a meal is, “Sofranıza bereket,” which means, “Thank you for your hospiality.”  It literally means, “May your table be blessed (or overflowing).”

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