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yam in Turkish

yam in Turkish is tatlı patates, yam — yam means a starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

yam in Turkish

tatlı patates
noun
Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated.
yam
noun
The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple food.

What does "yam" mean?

  1. noun A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.
    "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking."
  2. noun In American usage, a sweet potato.
    "Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving."
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yam in a sentence

  • Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking.
  • Grandma always serves candied yams at Thanksgiving.

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What is "yam" in Turkish?

"yam" in Turkish is tatlı patates, yam. yam means: A starchy edible root grown as a staple food in tropical regions.

How do you use "yam" in a sentence?

Example: "Boiled yam is a common side dish in West African cooking." In Turkish, "yam" is tatlı patates, yam.

Are there other ways to say "yam" in Turkish?

Yes — Turkish has 2 translations listed for "yam": tatlı patates, yam.

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