Introduction: Buying Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Manav

Tasting local fruits and vegetables is one of the most fun activities to do in a foreign country. Compare to going to Pazar, shopping in Manav (grocery store) can be a little bit more expensive but you can find organic and exported fruits and vegetables any time of the week.

Please try to answer the following questions by listening to the dialogue:

  • Note down the fruits and vegetables that the greengrocer has. 
  • What season are they in?
  • Do children like quince?
  • How many kilos of tangerine does the customer have?
  • How many kilos of cucumber does the customer want to have?
  • Why can’t the customer buy all the things s/he wants?

Key Vocabulary

  • Taze
    Fresh
  • Yardım etmek
    To help
  • Başlamak
    To start
  • Yetişmek
    To reach, to grow
  • Ayva
    Quience
  • Elma
    Apple
  • Mandalina
    Mandarin
  • Nar
    Pomegranate
  • Portakal
    Orange
  • Kış
    Winter
  • Yarım
    Half
  • Mevsimlik
    Seasonal
  • Ispanak
    Spinach
  • Havuç
    Carrot
  • Kabak
    Zucchini,
  • Soğan
    Onion
  • Lahana
    Cabbage
  • Patates
    Potato
  • Mantar
    Mushroom
  • Salatalık
    Cucumber
  • Sarımsak
    Garlic
  • Hali hazırda
    At present, already
  • Taşımak
    To carry
  • Uğramak
    To stop by
  • Satış
    Sales